Cardiovascular Risk

November 28, 2021

Risk of heart attack rises in winter, top cardiologists explain why

As temperatures drop, the blood vessels tighten and blood flow speeds up to help stay warm. That is why the blood pressure is often higher in colder seasons, opines cardiologists.

November 14, 2021
Study shows obesity ups cardiovascular complication risk in Covid

For the study, published in the journal Obesity, the research team analysed data from 109 patients hospitalised owing to acute COVID-19 but not in a critical condition.
October 18, 2021
Don’t wait to cross 60 years, to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia

BPH is not always linked to ageing and hypertension and BPH are closely associated with each other, despite being diverse disease entities.
October 12, 2021
Stiffness of arteries could indicate severe Covid risk: Study

Estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV), a readily available marker of aortic stiffening, has been shown to be an effective addition in identifying patients at risk.
October 03, 2021
A low-cost device that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes

'The technology developed for this sensor showcases the advantage of using miRNA compared to protein-based biomarkers, the traditional diagnostic target.'
October 01, 2021
Women can have a heart problem & not even realise it

Along with stress, other factors like diet quantity and quality also have a greater influence on cardiovascular disease risk in women compared to men.
September 30, 2021
Here are four myths about heart failure you should know

Heart failure is a serious, chronic, progressive condition, with a significantly associated burden and roughly 8 to 10 million individuals in India alone suffer from it.

Cardiovascular Risk

Risk of heart attack rises in winter, top cardiologists explain why

Study shows obesity ups cardiovascular complication risk in Covid

Don’t wait to cross 60 years, to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia

Stiffness of arteries could indicate severe Covid risk: Study

A low-cost device that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes

Women can have a heart problem & not even realise it

Here are four myths about heart failure you should know

Monitor these symptoms to keep your heart healthy

Why many heart patients seek medical help only in emergency

Is it true that after a heart attack, one should avoid exercise? Busting the myths