In which cases of CAD, accuracy of Coronary CT Angiography is highest, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar24 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiogram (CTA) is the highest for patients suspected with coronary heart disease if the probability of...
Alexa check my heart-New AI tool detects cardiac arrest during sleep Deepanjana Sarkar24 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTScientists at the University of Washington (UW) have developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that detects cardiac arrest while a person is...
Lower lipoprotein(a) reduces CVD risk irrespective of levels of LDL-C, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTLower lipoprotein(a) reduces CVD risk irrespective of levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL-C, finds a new study presented at European...
Peripheral artery disease increases risk of Stroke and TIA: EUCLID clinical trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTDelhi: Patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) are at increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to...
40-minute MRI perfusion scan of heart may direct treatment decisions in angina Hina Zahid21 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) perfusion scan of the heart may decide the future course of investigations in Angina patients, finds a clinical...
Vitamin D doesn't confer any cardiovascular disease protection: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Jun 2019 8:10 PM ISTVitamin D doesn't provide cardiovascular protection and reduce CVD risk, finds a meta analysis.The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of randomized...
Familial hypercholesterolemia: Independent risk factor for MACCE in young patients, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar20 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH), characterized by high blood levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol i.e LDL-Cholesterol, is an independent...
USPSTF affirms no change in 2014 recommendations for AAA Screening Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Jun 2019 9:04 AM ISTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, USPSTF in a draft statement, has reaffirmed its 2014 recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic...
Sonothrombolysis added to PCI improves recanalization rates in first time STEMI Deepanjana Sarkar19 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTSonothrombolysis added to PCI improves recanalization rates and reduces infarct size in the first time STEMI, finds a new study.PCI-added...
Chronic use of Vitamin K anticoagulants and antagonists increases bleeding risk after TAVR Deepanjana Sarkar18 Jun 2019 7:30 PM ISTFor patients in need of oral anticoagulants after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the chronic use of vitamin K oral anticoagulant...
Bariatric surgery may improve survival after heart attack and stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery may improve survival after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke -- is the bottom line of a...
Primary questions asked before deciding for primary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction patients Deepanjana Sarkar18 Jun 2019 7:03 PM IST1: Whether primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be the preferred mode with revascularization in patients with acute myocardial...
