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...
Earlier the onset of Diabetes greater is cardiovascular risk: Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Sept 2018 8:15 PM ISTA new study published The Lancet journal finds that excess cardiovascular and mortality risk varies with age at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes...
Stroke doubles dementia risk, concludes large-scale study Vinay Singh singh4 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTHaving a stroke significantly increases the risk of dementia, according to the largest study covering 3.2 million people across the world published in...
New antioxidants may reduce risk of second heart attack : JACC Vinay Singh singh5 Sept 2018 8:10 PM ISTA new study has found that some new antioxidants may reduce the likelihood or risk of second heart attack or stroke.In the months after acute...
Patients developing AF after TAVR at highest risk of heart attack Hina Zahid8 Sept 2018 7:15 PM ISTPatients developing AFib after TAVR are at higher risk of death, stroke and heart attack compared to patients who already had AFib prior to the...
Caution- Diclofenac use associated with heart problems: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2018 8:28 PM ISTOne of the commonly used painkiller -- diclofenac -- is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack,...
Useful Tips for identification and prevention of stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTIt is extremely important to identify and spot a stroke so that immediate medical attention may be sought.Stroke is a major cause of permanent...
Statins have no role in primary prevention of CVD in elderly : BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTStatin treatment in older people (aged >75 years) without type 2 diabetes is not associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) or...
New blood test can predict risk of a second heart attack Hina Zahid10 Sept 2018 8:10 PM ISTScientists at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute are in process of developing a blood test that quickly and easily detects whether a person is at...
Patients with sepsis at increased risk of heart attack and stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli10 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTIn a new study, it has been found out that Patients with sepsis at increased risk of heart attack and stroke especially in the first month after...
Toxic metals exposure increases risk for cardiovascular disease: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTPeople heavily exposed to toxic metals such as copper, arsenic, lead, and cadmium are more likely to develop coronary heart disease and cardiovascular...
Latest Scientific Statement on Resistant hypertension by American Heart Association Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 Sept 2018 8:28 PM ISTAmerican Heart Association has released its latest Scientific Statement on Resistant hypertension. The new statement replaces an earlier statement on...
