Posted by: admin on: October 19, 2011
To help guide clinical decision-making related to peripheral artery disease (PAD) and improve patient outcomes, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has worked with the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association, as well as other societies, to release an updated guideline for its diagnosis and management. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 19, 2011
There are at least two newer tests perhaps more important than cholesterol level that can help a doctor see just how likely it is you’re at risk. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 18, 2011
A study on diabetes has estimated that 62 million people in the country have the condition, 10% of whom are in Maharashtra. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 18, 2011
Reduced renal function is a predictor of a more severe initial presentation of coronary heart disease, a case-control study showed. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 18, 2011
The American College of Cardiology Foundation and American Heart Association (ACCF/AHA have updated their guidelines for the management of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), emphasizing the expanded use of ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurements for earlier diagnosis, increased attention on getting patients to quit smoking, and better use of antiplatelet and other antithrombotic medications. -Team@CMHF