Reviewing the triple A in cardiology: The role of amlodipine-atenolol in angina relief Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal27 July 2021 12:45 PM ISTAmlodipine, a charged dihydropyridine-type (DHP) calcium channel blocker (CCB), has been widely used to treat hypertension. (1) Amlodipine...
Complexities of radial interventions simplified- An algorithmic approach to troubleshooting Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal23 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTWhile an algorithmic approach for trouble shooting technical challenges in other arenas of interventional cardiology like chronic total occlusion...
Coronary artery calcium in primary prevention: "the one with a zero wins". Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal25 Jun 2021 11:00 AM ISTIdentifying high-risk asymptomatic individuals remains the cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention. Coronary artery calcium is a highly...
Probiotics in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: Review of Latest Evidence Written By Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta9 Jun 2021 12:45 PM ISTThe novel coronavirus pandemic of 2019 (COVID-19) continues to evolve and threaten the world beyond the first wave with emerging infections caused...
BP control in Severe Hypertension: Combination of Amlodipine and Telmisartan more efficacious than monotherapy Written By Hina Zahid5 Jun 2021 11:15 AM ISTIndia at the brink of a hypertension epidemic!Globally >1 billion adults suffer from hypertension and this figure is expected to rise to 1.5...
Transcatheter therapies, future of tricuspid regurgitation management: Glances from EuroPCR 2021 Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal25 May 2021 10:30 AM ISTTranscatheter therapies for tricuspid valve disease are ready to take the front seat in management of tricuspid valve disease, as evidenced by three...
Heart Failure 2021 Update: What physicians need to know Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal14 May 2021 12:45 PM ISTHeart failure is a progressive chronic syndrome characterized by decrease in functional status and quality of life, and an increased morbidity and...
Combatting the second COVID 19 wave in India: Defining the role of Favipiravir Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal12 May 2021 12:45 PM ISTAs India battles the second COVID-19 wave across all states, the healthcare system is overburdened with daily cases skyrocketing to more than 1.5 lac...
Reports of blood clots post COVID-19 vaccine: What should I tell my patients? Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal1 May 2021 8:15 AM ISTThe American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has released guidance to help physicians respond to, and understand, the reports...
Cardiovascular Risk of NSAIDS- Clinical implications Written By Hina Zahid28 April 2021 11:39 AM ISTPain is a distressing feeling and is the commonest symptom in clinical practice. It affects the quality of life. Sleep can be disturbed. The...
Amlodipine and Atenolol - The two most time-tested anti-hypertensives of 21st century Written By dr. Abhimanyu Uppal27 April 2021 12:42 PM ISTCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Risk...
The versatile drug Trimetazidine: Applications in angina and beyond Written By Dr Tiny Nair26 April 2021 12:45 PM ISTTrimetazidine (TMZ), an anti-anginal agent with a unique pleiotropic profile of actions on the cardiac cells making it an effective anti-anginal...
