News &amp; Updates

Transcatheter correction of the superior sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) appears to be a viable substitute to surgical treatment in several patients, suggests a recent study.

Transcatheter correction of SVASD a viable alternative to surgery

OACs may do more harm than good in ESRD patients with atrial fibrillation

Use of oral anticoagulation (OAC) among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is low, reveals a study. OAC use does not appear to reduce the risk of stroke or death and is even associated with higher risks of hospitalization for bleeding or intracranial haemorrhage.

OACs may do more harm than good in ESRD patients with atrial fibrillation

Starting oestradiol therapy soon after menopause may be good for heart health

25 Mar 2020 by

Taking oestradiol therapy within 6 years after the start of menopause significantly delayed lipid plaque buildup in arterial walls — a leading cause of atherosclerosis, but such benefit was not seen when starting oestradiol a decade after menopause, reveals a secondary analysis of the ELITE* study presented at the recent EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

Starting oestradiol therapy soon after menopause may be good for heart health

Exercise capacity varies by sex in aortic stenosis patients

Exercise capacity and its determinants differ between men and women with aortic stenosis, a recent study has found.

Exercise capacity varies by sex in aortic stenosis patients

Inclisiran lowers LDL levels in patients at high risk for ASCVD

25 Mar 2020 by

Treatment with inclisiran led to a significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to two phase III randomized clinical trials.

Inclisiran lowers LDL levels in patients at high risk for ASCVD

Educational interventions cut post-MI cardiovascular risk

Patient education programmes after myocardial infarction (MI) have long-lasting positive impacts on cardiovascular risk, a recent study has shown.

Educational interventions cut post-MI cardiovascular risk

Catheter ablation cuts long-term dementia risk in AF patients

Catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to decrease the risk of dementia in the long run, a new study has found.

Catheter ablation cuts long-term dementia risk in AF patients

Salt substitution more effective than restriction, education at lowering BP

A salt-reduction intervention of replacing sodium chloride with a substitute such as potassium chloride effectively lowers blood pressure (BP) levels compared with either salt restriction or health education, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Salt substitution more effective than restriction, education at lowering BP