Optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) Optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) is a novel second generation optical coherence tomography (OCT) derived imaging method [1]. It has substantially higher speed
Implantable STEMI monitor AngelMed Guardian system (Angel Medical Systems, Eatontown, New Jersey) is an implantable device which detects ischemic events using a pacemaker lead positioned at right ventricular
3D Printed Heart from one’s own cells Noor N and colleagues from Tel Aviv University have successfully produced thick vascularised patches and cellularized human hearts with a natural
Canagliflozin protects Heart and Kidneys – CREDENCE Trial Canagliflozin is sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. CREDENCE Trial [1] has
Reducing residual cardiovascular risk Reducing residual cardiovascular risk in patients treated with statins and having hypertriglyceridemia was addressed by Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl–Intervention Trial (REDUCE-IT)
GI bleed with Continuous flow LVAD – Mechanisms Gastrointestinal bleeds can occur in 15-40% of patients on continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for end stage heart
Better postoperative outcome with Class II indications for surgery in Aortic Regurgitation? Are Class II indications for surgery in hemodynamically significant chronic aortic regurgitation better than Class I
High-quality plant protein sources – legumes, soy, nuts – improve lipid profile Meta-analysis published in Circulation [1] evaluated randomized controlled trials comparing red meat consumption with other diets regarding cardiovascular
