High CAC score associates strongly with CVD/CHD mortality Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: The presence of high coronary artery calcium (CAC) is strongly associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or coronary heart...
New Cuffless BP measurement solution meets regulatory accuracy limits Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTBlood pressure is a key vital sign but has traditionally been difficult to monitor conveniently and accurately. Until now, accurate blood-pressure...
Icosapent ethyl slows progression of atherosclerosis significantly: EVAPORATE trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:30 PM ISTIcosapent ethyl added to statin therapy in patients with elevated triglycerides (TGs) significantly slowed coronary atherosclerosis progression.USA:...
Legumes and beans inexpensive way to boost heart health, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTWASHINGTON--Dietary pulses and the edible dried seeds of legumes with high fibre content, proteins, and various micronutrients have been increasingly...
Lupus presenting as myocarditis : a medical challenge Hina Zahid21 Nov 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Shamma Ahmad Al-Nokhatha at Department of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and colleagues have...
To Stent or not to Stent? ISCHEMIA Trial brings Game Changers of rules of Stenting Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Angioplasty or CABG does not reduce the risk of death in angina pectoris in stable coronary artery disease (CAD) versus medical treatment-...
LDL-C Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTFollowing an atherosclerotic ischemic stroke, reducing LDL-C to <70 mg/dl compared to 100±10 mg/dl resulted in a lower risk for more CV events,...
Statin use not linked to cognitive decline, reassures JACC study Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTAustralia: There has been an increasing consumer concern that statin use may lead to impaired memory and cognitive decline. Putting to rest all such...
Intermittent fasting prolongs life in cardiac catheterization patients Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTIntermittent fasting the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health...
Colchicine cheap and effective option for secondary prevention after MI: COLCOT Trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTCanada: According to the randomized COLCOT trial Colchicine is a cheap and effective option for secondary prevention of MI. The prevention of coronary...
Women with diabetes five times more prone to heart failure than normal women Hina Zahid19 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTSophia Antipolis: Patients with diabetes remain at significantly higher cardiovascular risk and out of the women are most affected by the vascular...
Omega-3 may reduce heart failure related hospitalizations: Circulation study Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Fish oils are well known for their omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin A and D rich content which has numerous health benefits. Now, a recent study...
