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  • Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes – PLATO Trial

    In a study comparing ticagrelor with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome, ticagrelor was found to significantly reduce the rate of death from vascular causes, myocardial infarction, or stroke, with a similar benefit seen for the individual components of death from vascular causes and myocardial infarction, but not stroke. Ticagrelor did not significantly increase…

  • Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. It is used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart, as well as to detect and diagnose a variety of heart conditions. During…

  • 7 Day Meal Plan

    Here’s a 7-day diet plan that follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association. The table includes recommendations for three meals per day and aims to keep daily calorie intake at 1800, with a maximum of 1500mg of salt per day. Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner 1 1 serving oatmeal with berries and 1 hard-boiled egg…

  • Recent Developments in Infectious Diseases

    Summary of some recent developments in the field of infectious disease: COVID-19 continues to be a major global health concern, with new cases and deaths being reported daily. Efforts to develop a vaccine and treatments for the disease are ongoing. There have been recent outbreaks of other infectious diseases, such as dengue fever and chikungunya,…

  • What are the different types of arrhythmias

    There are several types of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, that can occur. Some common types include: Atrial fibrillation: This is a type of irregular heartbeat that occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat too fast or too erratically. It can cause symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue.…