Scientific and medical news

Metformin plays role in reducing MI, heart failure risk

22.05.20151678

Even slight weight effects associated with metformin use may reduce risk for myocardial infarction and heart failure, according to a presenter here.

Regular wine consumption in chronic heart failure: impact on outcomes, quality of life, and circulating biomarkers

21.05.20151620

Moderate, regular alcohol consumption is generally associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events but data in patients with chronic heart failure are scarce.

Abstract submission for the PH: Next Generation meeting in Imperial College, London

20.05.20151747

Medical and basic science trainees and early career physicians in pulmonary hypertension are invited to submit abstracts for special meeting of PH: Next Generation.

The campaign "Know your blood pressure"

19.05.20151927

On the May 13, 2015, in the framework of the World Hypertension Day the campaign "Know your blood pressure" took place.

Botulinum toxin injection during CABG suppresses AF for 1 year

19.05.20151815

Injection of botulinum toxin into epicardial fat pads during CABG reduced the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and suppressed recurrent atrial fibrillation for 1 year, according to findings presented at the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions.

Evera MRI: ICD system safe, effective in patients undergoing MRI

18.05.20151906

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator system designed for compatibility with full-body MRI was safe and effective in patients undergoing MRI at 1.5 T, according to study results presented at the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions.

Statins Influence Long Term Restenosis and Cardiovascular Events Following Carotid Endarterectomy

15.05.20151620

To evaluate the impact of statins on carotid restenosis (CR) >50% and future cardiovascular events (CVE), in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).