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OSA tied to coronary collateral vessel development in STEMI patients
Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are more likely to develop a coronary collateral vessel (CCV) in the presence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a study.
OSA tied to coronary collateral vessel development in STEMI patients
11 Aug 2022
Low DASH score ups CVD mortality risk in adults with genetic predisposition to smoking
Adults with a genetic susceptibility to smoking are at increased risk of dying due to a cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggest the results of the Singapore Chinese Health Study.
Low DASH score ups CVD mortality risk in adults with genetic predisposition to smoking
11 Aug 2022
Coagulation abnormalities compromise COVID-19 survival
Patients with abnormalities in coagulation parameters such as prothrombin concentration (PC) and D-dimer (DD) levels are at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 infection and subsequent death, reports a recent study.
Coagulation abnormalities compromise COVID-19 survival
11 Aug 2022
Transfusion may improve survival in older anaemic patients with myocardial injury
Blood transfusion appears to result in better 30-day outcomes in older anaemic patients with anaemia-related myocardial injury, according to a study. Hence, troponin levels may be included in decision-making relative to transfusion in this population.
Transfusion may improve survival in older anaemic patients with myocardial injury
09 Aug 2022
Ivabradine SR improves heart function in patients with HFrEF
Once-daily treatment with sustained-release (SR) ivabradine hemisulfate, alongside optimum standard therapy, results in better heart function in patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), reports a study.