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Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

29 Jan 2022 by

Treatment with a single-pill combination (SPC) drug, composed of olmesartan and amlodipine, plus a separate dose of rosuvastatin led to significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in patients with concomitant hypertension and dyslipidaemia, according to the LEISURE* trial.

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

29 Jan 2022

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

27 Jan 2022 by

Treatment with dronedarone following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation appears to lead to a reduced risk of cardiovascular hospitalization as well as lower rates of combined proarrhythmia when compared with sotalol, as shown in a recent study.

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

27 Jan 2022

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

27 Jan 2022 by

Among adults with potentially modifiable behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, the patterns of motivators and barriers to such modifications vary widely, often depending on age and social status, according to a recent Singapore study.

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

27 Jan 2022

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

27 Jan 2022

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) may be a valuable method of monitoring for treatment-resistant hypertension and for subsequent risk stratification, a recent study has found.

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

27 Jan 2022

Renal denervation receives recommendation by working group

27 Jan 2022 by

The Malaysian Renal Nerve Denervation Working Group (MyRDN), a partnership between the Malaysia Society of Hypertension (MSH) and the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM), recently previewed their consensus document on renal denervation. The paper outlines recommendations and guidelines for healthcare professionals regarding the use of this procedure in the treatment of people with hypertension.

Renal denervation receives recommendation by working group

27 Jan 2022

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

26 Jan 2022

An atrial fibrillation (AF) attack does not substantially impact the corrected QT interval (QTc), a recent study suggests. Of existing formulae to correct QT, the Framingham formula achieves the best results while the Bazett formula appears to overestimate QTc during an AF attack.

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

26 Jan 2022

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

26 Jan 2022 by

People who spend long hours (>4 hours a day) watching television (TV) have an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) than those who seldom watch TV, and this is independent of physical activity, according to a meta-analysis.

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

26 Jan 2022

Glycated albumin predicts haemorrhagic transformation in IVT patients

26 Jan 2022

Glycated albumin levels, as an estimator of prestroke glycaemic variability, is a good predictor of symptomatic haemorrhagic transformation in patients with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), a recent study has found.

Glycated albumin predicts haemorrhagic transformation in IVT patients

26 Jan 2022

Helicobacter pylori infection linked to greater carotid intima-media thickness

25 Jan 2022

Individuals who are positive for Helicobacter pylori infection present with greater intima-media thickening of carotid artery, according to a study, suggesting that the infection may indirectly pose an increased risk of developing major vascular events.

Helicobacter pylori infection linked to greater carotid intima-media thickness

25 Jan 2022

MyWASSH champions salt, sugar reduction efforts in Malaysia

25 Jan 2022 by

A new society called Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health (MyWASSH) has recently been set up. The official launch is set to happen early in March 2022. MyWASSH is endorsed by the World Hypertension League (WHL) and International Society of Hypertension, and also an associate member of the WHL.

MyWASSH champions salt, sugar reduction efforts in Malaysia

25 Jan 2022

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Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

Renal denervation receives recommendation by working group

Renal denervation receives recommendation by working group

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

Glycated albumin predicts haemorrhagic transformation in IVT patients

Glycated albumin predicts haemorrhagic transformation in IVT patients

Helicobacter pylori infection linked to greater carotid intima-media thickness

Helicobacter pylori infection linked to greater carotid intima-media thickness

MyWASSH champions salt, sugar reduction efforts in Malaysia

MyWASSH champions salt, sugar reduction efforts in Malaysia