Cardiovascular Prevention

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Albiglutide Demonstrates ‘Harmonious’ Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetics

The results of the recently published Harmony-Outcomes study in The Lancet, led…

Farima Kahe

Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy in Stented Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

In an article published in the Journal of the American College of…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

Does the Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Benefit MI Patients?

In patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and a left ventricular ejection…

Ahmed Younes, M.D.

Apple Watch Series 4 Receives FDA Approval as a Class II Medical Device

The Apple watch series 4 received FDA approval as a class II…

Ahmed Younes, M.D.

ASPREE: Another Warning Bell for Aspirin, “Wonder Drug”Fails to Work Wonders

The results of the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE)…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

UK based RCT Emphasizes on Long Term Cardiovascular Benefits of Antihypertensives and Statins

The Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT) Legacy Study is a UK based…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

Omega-3 fatty acid Supplements Show No Benefit in Cardiovascular Prevention in Diabetes

A randomized trial in patients with diabetes without evidence of cardiovascular disease…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

Aspirin Vs Placebo In Cardiovascular Event Reduction In Diabetes

A randomized 15,480 patient strong UK based trial comparing Aspirin (ASA) versus…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

High LDL Levels Can Increase Cardiovascular Mortality Even in Low Risk Population

A recent study published in Circulation found that higher levels of low-density…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

Mediterranean Diet Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes

A randomized controlled trial, originally published in 2013 which demonstrated a beneficial…

Arzu Kalayci, M.D.

Smartphone App May Improve Medication Adherence in Hypertension

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association finds that use…

Amandeep Singh

Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in PAD and the Role of Anticoagulation

Dr. Sonia Anand Speaks at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Sadaf Sharfaei, M.D.

EAGLES- A Randomized Clinical Trial Showing No Evidence of Smoking Cessation Treatments Association with MACE

EAGLES (Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study), a randomized…

Iqra Qamar, M.D.

Association of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponins (hs-cTn) and the Risk of New-onset Heart Failure

A recent study, published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology,…

Vellayat Ali, M.D.

Role of Cholesterol Screening and Statin Therapy in Hypercholesterolemia

A nationally representative, cross-sectional study published in Circulation highlighted the importance of cholesterol…

Iqra Qamar, M.D.

Febuxostat Non-Inferior to Allopurinol in Reduction of MACE but Increases Mortality

In a recent article, published in The New England Journal of Medicine,…

Aditya Ganti, M.D.

Intervention in Barbershops Improved Blood Pressure Control

The results of a cluster-randomized trial conducted in black barbershops have been…

Sudarshana Datta, M.D.

Is Sodium Bicarbonate or N-Acetyl-Cysteine Effective in Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy?

In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…

Husnain Shaukat, M.D.