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Mediterranean diet slows atherosclerosis progression: Time to shift?

31 Aug 2021 by

Many diets, whether it be low fat or low carbs, perform about equally miserably in the long term, but this one sounds different. Compared with a low-fat diet, the Mediterranean diet appeared more effective at reducing atherosclerosis progression in patients with coronary heart disease for up to 7 years, suggests an analysis of the CORDIOPREV* study.

Mediterranean diet slows atherosclerosis progression: Time to shift?

31 Aug 2021

2021 EHRA practical guide on NOACs in AF: What’s new, what’s hot

30 Aug 2021 by

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are the preferred choice of anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in international guidelines. A leading expert in the field, Senior Consultant Cardiologist Dr Teo Wee Siong from Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore, shared his insights on the 2021 EHRA* practical guide on NOACS in AF, how to personalize NOACs therapy, including apixaban (Eliquis, Pfizer), and manage difficult treatment scenarios. Dr Teo was past President of APHRS** and is currently President of HRAS***.

2021 EHRA practical guide on NOACs in AF: What’s new, what’s hot

30 Aug 2021

8 hours of sitting time per day pose long-term risk of stroke

30 Aug 2021

Among individuals with low physical activity, excess leisure sedentary time of at least 8 hours daily translates to a heightened long-term stroke risk, as suggested in a study.

8 hours of sitting time per day pose long-term risk of stroke

30 Aug 2021

Within-visit, visit-to-visit BP variability predict all-cause mortality

30 Aug 2021

Visit-to-visit and sustained high within-visit blood pressure variability (BPV) are significantly associated with all-cause mortality, according to a study.

Within-visit, visit-to-visit BP variability predict all-cause mortality

30 Aug 2021

Dietary sodium, potassium reduce short-term BP variability

30 Aug 2021

Dietary intake of sodium and potassium can control short-term blood pressure variability (BPV) in addition to BP, reveals a recent study. Combined Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and low sodium intake may also lower systolic and diastolic average real variability (ARV) through various mechanisms.

Dietary sodium, potassium reduce short-term BP variability

30 Aug 2021

Managing hyponatraemia in patients with heart failure

30 Aug 2021

Hyponatraemia has been associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF).¹ Tolvaptan is an oral, selective V2 receptor antagonist, indicated for the treatment of clinically significant hypervolaemic or euvolaemic hyponatraemia (associated with HF or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion [SIADH]) with either a serum Na⁺ concentration <125 mmol/L or less marked hyponatraemia that is symptomatic and resistant to fluid restriction.² Trials have demonstrated the efficacy of tolvaptan for augmenting diuresis when administered with furosemide for management of congestive HF.^2,3 The following case studies illustrate the use of tolvaptan in this setting.

Managing hyponatraemia in patients with heart failure

30 Aug 2021

Rhythm control in HF with afib: The trick is to start early

30 Aug 2021 by

Starting rhythm control early – either with ablation or antiarrhythmic drugs – reduced the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (afib) in a prespecified subanalysis of the EAST AFNET 4 trial

Rhythm control in HF with afib: The trick is to start early

30 Aug 2021

Comorbidities in RA tied to higher healthcare spending, lower income, employment prospect

29 Aug 2021

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), comorbidities tend to result in higher annual healthcare expenditure, lower likelihood of employment, higher rates of absenteeism, and lower income, according to a study. Heart failure (HF), despite its lower prevalence, is associated with the highest incremental expenditure and lowest chance of employment compared with other common comorbid conditions.

Comorbidities in RA tied to higher healthcare spending, lower income, employment prospect

29 Aug 2021

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

28 Aug 2021

Small incision closure through the chest has significant clinical curative effects for children with ventricular septal defect (VSD), a recent study has found. Moreover, the minimally invasive procedure shortens operation time and reduces intraoperative blood loss and inflammation.

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

28 Aug 2021

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury

27 Aug 2021

Seven of 29 biomarkers have been identified as the most applicable discriminators between subtypes of myocardial infarction (MI) or myocardial injury, a recent study has found. Additionally, regression models based on these biomarkers allow good discrimination.

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury

27 Aug 2021

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Mediterranean diet slows atherosclerosis progression: Time to shift?

Mediterranean diet slows atherosclerosis progression: Time to shift?

2021 EHRA practical guide on NOACs in AF: What’s new, what’s hot

2021 EHRA practical guide on NOACs in AF: What’s new, what’s hot

8 hours of sitting time per day pose long-term risk of stroke

8 hours of sitting time per day pose long-term risk of stroke

Within-visit, visit-to-visit BP variability predict all-cause mortality

Within-visit, visit-to-visit BP variability predict all-cause mortality

Dietary sodium, potassium reduce short-term BP variability

Dietary sodium, potassium reduce short-term BP variability

Managing hyponatraemia in patients with heart failure

Managing hyponatraemia in patients with heart failure

Rhythm control in HF with afib: The trick is to start early

Rhythm control in HF with afib: The trick is to start early

Comorbidities in RA tied to higher healthcare spending, lower income, employment prospect

Comorbidities in RA tied to higher healthcare spending, lower income, employment prospect

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury