Metformin emerges as top repurposed drug candidate for Atrial fibrillation treatment: Cleveland Clinic Researchers Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Oct 2022 1:19 PM ISTThe analysis found metformin targeted 30 genes associated with atrial fibrillation, with direct effects on gene expression for eight. Eight other...
AI-guided screening of ECG data may predict AF and risk of stroke Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Oct 2022 10:45 AM ISTAtrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots that may travel to the brain and cause a stroke, but it is largely...
Hypertension control in Kerala, India: A prescription-based study Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan28 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTKerala has an estimated population of over 3 crores as per the consensus conducted in 2011. The state experiences high cardiovascular mortality and...
The lower risk of stroke and heart disease among people taking good sleep Written By Isra Zaman27 Aug 2022 10:00 AM ISTNine in ten people do not get a good night's sleep, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. The study found that suboptimal sleep was...
The prevalence of illicit drug use in intensive cardiac care unit ICCU patients Written By Isra Zaman27 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTIllicit drug use is associated with a nearly nine-fold greater risk of death or life-threatening emergencies in intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU)...
Rivaroxaban Balances Bleeding Risk in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome - JAPI Report Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan13 Aug 2022 10:00 AM IST Rivaroxaban has a low risk of drug interactions, and it does not require regular monitoring for coagulation if given at fixed doses; owing to...
Link between Social isolation and a death risk from a stroke or heart attack Written By Isra Zaman5 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTSocial isolation and loneliness are associated with about a 30% increased risk of heart attack or stroke, or death from either, according to a new...
TOP MEDICAL NEWS 26/JULY/2022 Dr. Nandita Mohan26 July 2022 4:28 PM IST1. Enquiry to detect depression in pregnancy and after birthDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a...
Top Medical News 23/07/2022 Isra Zaman23 July 2022 3:00 PM IST1. High blood viscosity can predict higher risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients The large-scale study is the first to evaluate blood...
Higher cardiovascular health to indicate increased genetic risk for stroke Written By Isra Zaman23 July 2022 9:15 AM ISTGenes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. However, even for people at high risk for stroke, adopting a healthy cardiovascular...
ACC/AHA guidelines to understand how COVID-19 impacts cardiovascular health Written By Isra Zaman25 Jun 2022 11:00 AM IST Individuals with cardiovascular risk factors or a preexisting cardiovascular condition are at greater risk for severe infection from...
CABG Potentially Beneficial to Patients Over Age 80 with Reasonable Surgical Risk Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Jun 2022 8:00 AM ISTPatients over age 80 are considered high-risk candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting, not only because of normal wear and tear on the body,...
