Monitoring plasma levels of DOACs can help identify risk of stroke recurrence Medical Dialogues Editorial Team23 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTGermany: In a new study published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis it has been revealed that monitoring direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)...
People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTWASHINGTON: People with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other...
JAMA study identifies risk factors for disability or death following an ICH stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTA new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers provides new insights on how different risk factors following one of the most severe types of...
Obesity linked to recurrence of Atrial fibrillation after ablation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTCopenhagen, Denmark: Overweight patients with atrial fibrillation are more likely to experience a return of the heart rhythm disorder after a...
Very low-dose edoxaban may prevent stroke in older patients with atrial fibrillation: JAMA Medha Baranwal19 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTJapan: A once-daily 15-mg dose of edoxaban may prevent stroke or systemic embolism in older Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) at high...
Finarone reduces CV and kidney outcomes in diabetics with CKD: Fidelity MD Bureau18 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTType 2 diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide. International guidelines for the management of CKD in patients with...
Increased aortic diameter on CT assessment biomarker of adverse CV events Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 April 2022 7:30 PM ISTOAK BROOK: The diameter of the thoracic aorta is a biomarker for heart attacks and other adverse cardiovascular events in women and men, according to...
No reduction in stroke, mini strokes, blood clotting in the brain or changes in cognitive function with edoxaban after TAVR Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients treated with the blood thinner edoxaban for six months after a heart valve replacement procedure experienced fewer symptomless blood clots...
Implantable heart monitor doesn't benefit heart attack survivors overall Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients who received an implantable heart rhythm monitor after suffering a heart attack did not have fewer subsequent cardiovascular events overall,...
Atrial fibrillation and dementia clearly associated Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTAtrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition in older people, is characterized by irregular and often rapid heartbeats. These symptoms may be...
Sitting Tai Chi exercises improved recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTDALLAS: Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion,...
Lamotrigine and levetiracetam reasonable first-line treatment options for patients with poststroke epilepsy: JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team6 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTSweden: Recent research found disparities in survival among individuals treated with various antiseizure medications (ASM) for poststroke epilepsy....
