Epicardial Fat Linked to Coronary Disease Progression, Suggests Research Aashi verma2 April 2026 9:45 AM ISTPeople with higher levels of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT)-fat surrounding the heart-tend to have more coronary plaque buildup and experience faster...
Evolocumab can prevent first heart attack or stroke in high-risk patients with diabetes, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 April 2026 8:30 AM ISTMass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular...
With help from AI, eye images offer window into cardiovascular risk: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTA new system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess cardiovascular risk based on images of the eye captured during eye exams demonstrated...
Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Predicts ASCVD Risk Despite Low CAC Score: Study Medha Baranwal1 April 2026 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Based on data from multiple large cohort studies, researchers have concluded that higher levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with an...
New study: Routine aspirin therapy prevents severe preeclampsia in at-risk populations Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 March 2026 8:45 PM ISTPrescribing daily aspirin at the first prenatal visit to all pregnant patients was associated with an overall reduction in the development of severe...
Premature Menopause Tied to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: Study Medha Baranwal31 March 2026 8:30 PM ISTUSA: Researchers have discovered in a new study that early onset of menopause (before age 40) is associated with a higher long-term risk of coronary...
Olezarsen Lowers triglycerides but fails to affect plaque in arteries at one year in patients with elevated triglycerides: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 March 2026 8:00 PM ISTDespite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atherosclerosis did not...
Beta-Blocker Use Across Indian Cardiovascular Practice: Top Takeaways from ROBUST Study Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri31 March 2026 12:30 PM ISTThe ROBUST study, one of India's largest cardiovascular KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice) studies, provides valuable real-world insights into...
AI stethoscope can help spot 'silent epidemic' of heart valve disease earlier than GPs, study suggests Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 March 2026 8:45 AM ISTArtificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study...
Microaxial flow pump fails to improve outcomes for high-risk heart attack patients without cardiogenic shock: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 March 2026 8:30 AM ISTUsing a microaxial flow pump prior to and during cardiac stenting procedures for patients with severe heart attacks who don't have cardiogenic shock...
Clonal Hematopoiesis Linked to Increased Myocarditis Risk: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 March 2026 9:00 AM ISTA recent biobank cohort analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate...
Study Links Heart Health to Increased Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women Anshika Mishra30 March 2026 8:00 AM ISTPostmenopausal women face a significantly increased risk of Osteoporosis and fractures due to declining estrogen levels. A new study from Tulane...
