Posted by: admin on: March 7, 2012
Statins have been the drug of choice for prevention of cardiovascular events in high risk patients. This study on statins further reiterates its efficacy and also compares the effects of the two frequently used statins. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: February 28, 2012
A healthy lifestyle and appropriate medications can help people with heart disease live longer and avoid a heart attack or stroke, according to new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association. Following the updated recommendations can also improve quality of life, reduce the need for surgical procedures to open […]
Posted by: admin on: February 10, 2012
Statins are prescribed without a single thought on all elderly with Cardiovascular risk. Here is a study which should keep us vigilant while treating postmenopausal women with statins. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: December 21, 2011
Cholesterol is one of the major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Attempts have been made to find out an agent that can increase HDL- the good cholesterol and lower LDL. Stopping the AIM-HIGH trial of extended-release niacin aimed at elevating HDL created lot of stir in the medical world. The main point of debate […]