BOLD MRI accurate method for evaluating myocardial damage in post-STEMI patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 7:28 PM ISTBOLD MRI performed in post-STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) patients allows accurate evaluation of myocardial damage severity and...
NSAIDs Plus Anticoagulants a Dangerous Combination for Atrial Fibrillation- RE-LY Trial Vinay Singh singh25 July 2018 7:10 PM ISTConcomitant use of oral anticoagulants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) elevates the risk...
Women under-treated for STEMI and have double mortality rate than men Vinay Singh singh26 July 2018 7:10 PM ISTWomen with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are half as likely to receive appropriate tests and proper treatment as men, and more than the...
Transgender individuals at increased risk of Heart Attack Hina Zahid3 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTAccording to a new study, transgender individuals are at increased risk of Heart Attack and death due to cardiovascular disease, according to several...
Lower the LDL cholesterol level, lower is the risk to heart : JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTIn a new study Researchers have found that lower the LDL level, lower is the risk to the heart. Therefore there is no need to be scared of lowering...
Novel sprinkle formulation for treatment of high blood pressure launched Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTKapspargo Sprinkle, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, novel, patented formulation of metoprolol succinate, has been launched by Sun...
Management of cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy-2018 ESC Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Aug 2018 7:03 PM ISTThe Task Force for the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases during Pregnancy of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released 2018 ESC...
Use of CT Angio reduces risk of death due to heart attack: NEJM Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTA new study finds that the use of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) in addition to the standard care in patients with stable chest pain reduces...
Anxiety and depression increase risk of heart attack finds new Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Aug 2018 7:05 PM ISTPsychological distress such as anxiety and depression in adults aged 45 or older is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease...
Transfuse Blood only if Haemoglobin < 7.5 gm% in Cardiac Surgery : ESC Update Vinay Singh singh30 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTA restrictive strategy for red-cell transfusion was noninferior to a liberal strategy with respect to the composite outcome of death from any cause,...
Long-term antiplatelet monotherapy not superior to DAPT: GLOBAL LEADERS Trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTLong-term antiplatelet monotherapy -- ticagrelor in combination with aspirin for 1 month followed by ticagrelor alone for 23 months -- is safe after...
Rivaroxaban has no benefit in cardiac illnesses not associated with AF: NEJM Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTRivaroxaban, an oral anticoagulant drug does not reduce the risk of death, stroke or myocardial infarction than placebo among patients with worsening...
