Lowering BP : Salt restriction more beneficial in women finds Hypertension study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Dec 2018 8:28 PM ISTAugusta, Georgia: Low salt diet s a hallmark for treatment of hypertension or high BP. Salt restriction is more beneficial in women than men for...
Thyroid disorders may worsen heart failure : Circulation Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Dec 2018 7:25 PM ISTPennsylvania, Philadelphia: Thyroid disorders -- low T3 syndrome and subclinical hypothyroidism – might worsen heart failure, finds a new study...
Cardiac arrest while diving due to Carotid sinus syndrome Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Dec 2018 6:00 PM ISTAn unusual case of Carotid sinus syndrome presenting as cardiac arrest while diving has appeared in European Heart Journal - Case Reports. The case...
Owning a Pet may Reduce Heart Disease Risk Vinay Singh singh16 Dec 2018 8:10 PM ISTHaving a canine companion may help lower risk of heart disease.A new study has reported that dog owners who have an acute myocardial infarction(MI) or...
Diabetics have higher risk of heart failure hospitalization: Circulation Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTScotland: Diabetic people are at 2-fold higher risk of heart failure hospitalization than those without diabetes, with higher case-fatality in those...
Low cardiorespiratory fitness increases risk of heart disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Dec 2018 7:20 PM ISTNorway: Low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is strongly associated with the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD) even in a healthy and fit...
Statin safety -- American Heart Association clarifies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli15 Dec 2018 4:50 PM ISTAre Statins Safe to use is a million dollar question which has been debated every now and then. There have been concerns about the side effects of...
Untreated Sleep apnea doubles risk of high BP Vinay Singh singh15 Dec 2018 3:54 AM ISTA new study published in the journal Circulation has reported that untreated moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with...
Promoted heavily in India, Impella device found no good in Saving lives in acute MI : IABP-SHOCK II trial against real world Vinay Singh singh13 Dec 2018 8:28 PM ISTThe Impella device is being heavily marketed, even in India as a panacea in cardiogenic shock as well as high risk of percutaneous coronary...
Active Vitamin D has no mortality benefit in Kidney failure: JAMA Hina Zahid13 Dec 2018 7:30 PM ISTResearchers from Japan have found that active vitamin D does not decrease mortality risk in Kidney failure Patients. The findings of the study have...
Pesticides exposure at workplace doubles risk of coronary artery disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 Dec 2018 7:10 PM ISTChemicals exposure at workplace has known hazards and added to that list is increased risk of heart disease in certain ethnic groups.According to a...
Women more likely to die of heart attack compared to men- Here is the reason why Hina Zahid12 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTWASHINGTON, DC -- Women are more likely to die of a heart attack compared to men finds a new study published in Women's Health Issues. This is...
