Semaglutide effects greater weight loss in women than men with HF, improves HF symptoms in both sexes, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 July 2024 9:00 AM ISTSemaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of...
Women with depression face higher CV risk compared to men: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 March 2024 11:30 PM ISTPeople with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis...
Salt substitutes aid in preserving healthy blood pressure levels in older individuals Anshika Mishra14 Feb 2024 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, substituting regular salt with a salt substitute can...
Among patients undergoing CIED surgery DOAC continuation associated with higher bleeding risk vs VKA continuation Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B22 Jan 2024 2:00 AM ISTIn a pioneering research endeavor, scientists have provided valuable insights into the optimal anticoagulant strategies for patients undergoing...
Lowering of BP, lipids may help regress subclinical atherosclerosis among some middle-aged individuals Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B25 Nov 2023 11:45 AM ISTAtherosclerosis, a systemic disease with an early onset, lacks a comprehensive understanding of its temporal dynamics, including progression and...
Continuation of dapagliflozin beneficial among HF patients with deteriorating kidney function Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 7:00 PM ISTIn a recent study, researchers have explored the safety and effectiveness of continuing treatment with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2)...
Brisk walk of 8,000 steps or 6.4 km a day reduces the risk of premature death: JACC Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:08 PM ISTWhat are the optimal number of steps to walk in a day? 10000 steps, 8000 steps? or 7000 steps?An international study led by the University of...
Novel bioresorbable adhesive patch for treatment of aortic dissection Written By Niveditha Subramani19 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTAorta being the largest blood vessel in the body often damaged in cardiovascular diseases. Dissections involving the ascending aorta and aortic arch...
Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Safe Alternative to Stent for Heart Attack Treatment: JACC Written By Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran13 May 2023 11:00 AM ISTUK: A new study published in the Journals of the American College of Cardiology Intervention has shown that drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty...
Lipoprotein(a) and Oxidized Phospholipids Independent Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Written By Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran11 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) and oxidized phospholipids...
Complications of alcohol septal ablation for HCM not tied to worse outcomes Written By Medha Baranwal13 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTCzech Republic: The occurrence of high-grade conduction disturbances in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) treated with...
Study finds how road noise linked with high blood pressure Roshni Dhar28 March 2023 2:39 PM ISTA recent study published in JACC: Advances has revealed that long-term exposure to road traffic noise can increase the risk of...
