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Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers in Sweden established a relationship between the numbers of particular bacteria in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques in a large study. Atherosclerotic plaques, which are generated by the accumulation of fatty and cholesterol deposits, are a leading cause of heart attac
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Study sheds more light on treatment-resistant hypertension
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The condition of hypertension, which is a high blood pressure that can result in a heart attack or stroke, is managed by medication for many patients. This type of elevated blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), necessitates additional medication and medical supervis
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ECG readings can diagnose heart attacks more accurately than current appro
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A study has revealed that a new machine learning model uses electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to diagnose and classify heart attacks faster and more accurately than current approaches.
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Nepal President discharged from hospital after 11 days
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Announcing the discharge of the President, the office also informed that the ailing head of state's health condition is 'normal'.
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Bariatric surgery reduces risk of major cardiac events in patients with ob
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss or metabolic surgery, was associated with a 42% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) such as
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New study expands understanding of treatment-resistant hypertension
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Medication keeps hypertension--high blood pressure that can lead to stroke or heart attack--at bay for many patients. But what if the medication that doctors generally give doesn't work? This type of high blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), necessitates additional
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Less-invasive cardiac MRI helps in early evaluation of patients
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
An estimated 3 million people with severe chest discomfort and slightly increased troponin levels visit emergency rooms each year. When the heart muscle suffers damage due to a heart attack, high amounts of protein troponin are produced. It is still unknown how to diagnose and treat people w
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Increased levels of Lipoprotein(a) can raise the risk of recurrent coronar
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in persons 60 and older, according to the results of a recent study that studied the issue over a 16-year period. The results, published today in C
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Nepal President discharged after 24 hours, hospital says "condition normal
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ram Chandra Paudel was kept in observation for 24 hours following a heart attack
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Nepal President suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has suffered a "heart attack" and underwent angioplasty on Tuesday after being admitted to Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre in Kathmandu, sources confirmed to ANI.
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Elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels can increase risk of recurrent coronary hea
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the findings of a recent study that followed the problem over a 16-year period, elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in adults 60 and older. The results, published today i
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Defibrillators used in just one out of ten cardiac arrests: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference in Manchester, defibrillators are used in only one out of every ten cardiac arrests where lifesaving devices are available.
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