Posted by: admin on: September 7, 2011
Hypertension prevalence has increased by leaps and bounds. Multi drug therapy is the treatment mode used. What is the preferred combination? Read on to know more. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: September 1, 2011
Hypertension amongst the young adults has been on the rise. Though not all could be labeled as hypertensive white collar hypertension could be separated out in ambulatory 24 hr monitoring of blood pressure thus avoiding unnecessary medication. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: September 1, 2011
Arrythmia Cardiovascular hospitalization and length of stay declined significantly in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation or flutter treated with dronedarone (Multaq), a post hoc analysis of a large randomized trial showed. First cardiovascular hospitalization occurred in 26% fewer patients treated with dronedarone versus placebo, and the rate of hospitalization for Afib was almost […]
Posted by: admin on: August 31, 2011
With increasing number of cardiac patients, more and more need for the heart transplant is arising. Since there is always a donor organ shortage, a device has been used to support the end stage cardiac patients, while they are awaiting transplant. This is a mechanical pump known as Left ventricular assist device (LVAD). It is […]
Posted by: admin on: August 31, 2011
We have always heard that low blood pressure means long life. Here is something to reiterate this. A pressure of 115/75 has been predicted to be the safest bet. Team@CMHF