Air Pollution affects various organs of the body. Dr Aman Salwan, Sr. Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad shares how air pollution affects heart conditions Air pollution has become a major global concern due to its detrimental effects on human health and the environment. Among the various health risks associated with air pollution, …
Advanced heart failure is a complex condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, leading to limitations in meeting the body’s metabolic needs Dr Sanjay Bhat Sr. Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital debunks misconceptions about heart issues In the realm of cardiovascular health, debunking common myths about heart failure is imperative for informed …
During a heart attack, blood stops flowing into the heart. Without oxygen, a portion of the heart muscle dies. Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model: Study(Image by InspiredImages from Pixabay ) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The heart muscle does not regenerate, instead, it replaces dead tissue with a scar made of cells …
Mini K. Das, MD Credit: Baptist Health A new study found the prevalence of sleep apnea in cardiology patients was high and had similar rates in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFpEF) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFrEF), and the prevalence of sleep apnea in cardio-oncology patients was the same …
Researchers are studying prominent weight-loss medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to find their utility in the treatment of kidney disease, heart failure, neurological disorders, and other ailments. Semaglutide, the generic name of Ozempic was one of the most talked-about medicines of 2023 for weight loss. After creating buzz in the weight-loss segment, the medicine may …
These small, red, and squishy berries resemble a lot to cherries and cranberries, but according to health experts, consuming even the slightest amount of these wild berries can be harmful to health and may also turn fatal in some cases. Here’s all you need to know about these red berries and why you must avoid …
In a recent article published in Hypertension, researchers investigated the long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in a cohort of 5,168 Hispanic/Latina women. These women residing in the United States, represent an ethnic minority group with a unique genetic architecture. Study: Cardiac Abnormalities in Hispanic/Latina Women With Prior De Novo Hypertensive …
Voice analysis with an app that uses artificial intelligence may provide early warning of acute decompensated heart failure (HF). The proprietary HearO system and app (Cordio Medical) showed a sensitivity of about 70% for predicting impending acute decompensation about 3 weeks before it occurred in high-risk outpatients with HF in the HearO Community Study. William …
In patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, a “liberal” red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategy did not significantly reduce the risk of recurrent MI or death within 30 days compared with a “restrictive” transfusion strategy, in the 3500-patient MINT trial. “While not statistically significant, the results consistently favored a liberal transfusion strategy,” Jeffrey L. …