Extreme high high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may paradoxically increase risk Usually, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations are inversely associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality. But there is some
Antibiotic effect of ticagrelor Ticagrelor is a reversible platelet adenosine diphosphate P2Y12 receptor (P2Y12) inhibitor and is quite effective as an antiplatelet agent. New research suggests an antibiotic
Ticagrelor vs other P2Y12 inhibitors Ticagrelor is a reversible P2Y12 receptor inhibitor whereas clopidogrel and prasugrel are irreversible inhibitors. Ticagrelor does not require metabolic activation, absorption is rapid
Triboelectric pacemaker powered by cardiac contractions Usually modern pacemakers are powered by built-in batteries and you need to replace the pulse generator when the battery reaches end of
Opposing views on Breakfast Here we have two opposing views on breakfast from studies published in two leading journals: Association of Skipping Breakfast With Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality
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 3D Printed Heart from one’s own cells: Nadav Noor, Assaf Shapira, Reuven Edri, Idan Gal, Lior Wertheim and Tal Dvir from
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
