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Kerendia

Kerendia ® ( Finerenone ) 4 Bayer Finerenone is a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonist Compositio n : Available as 10mg and 20mg oral tablets Indications : Newly indicated for delaying progressive decline of kidney function ...

Jun 13, 2023
Triplixam

Triplixam ® ( perindopril arginine/indapamide/amlodipine ) 5 Servier Perindopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker (CCB) Compositio n : Availa...

Jun 13, 2023
Pay Attention to Cardiovascular Risks in Patients with Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, and type 1 diabetes, were found to be linked with increased CV risks, with risk dependent on the types of autoimmune disorders. In a population-b...

Jun 13, 2023
POEMS Syndrome – A Rare and Challenging Disorder

The POEMS syndrome is a rare plasma cell disorder involving pathological changes of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes. The diagnostic and therapeutic management of the disease is clinically challenging. Given ...

Jun 13, 2023
Lp(a), the Lesser- Known Bad Cholesterol

A Missing Culprit in Atherosclerosis Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is one of the main causes of death globally, accounting for 31% of global deaths attributed by ASCVD. Furthermore, cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 1 in eve...

Jun 13, 2023
Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Traditional Chinese Exercises

Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Traditional Chinese Exercises Chronic diseases account for about 71% of all deaths globally in each year, whereas cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main chronic diseases in middle-aged and elderl...

Dec 20, 2021
The Role of Senescence in Age-related Cardiovascular Diseases and Its Potential Solution

The Role of Senescence in Age-related Cardiovascular Diseases and Its Potential Solution According to World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the major causes of death globally, responsible for 17.9 million deaths every ...

Sep 17, 2021
Lower Cardiorespiratory Fitness Associated with Higher Psoriasis Risk

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the skin, with wide dermatological manifestations, most commonly involving erythematous, scaly plaques on the extensor surfaces of the joints, whereas psoriatic arthritis is also a common coexisting ...

Sep 1, 2021
Lower Bone Mineral Density Associated with Higher Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Asian Women

Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis are major age-related diseases, predominantly contributing to significant morbidity and mortality in women. Osteoporosis is generally characterised by low bone mineral density and bone structure deterioration. A rece...

Aug 25, 2021
Association between Recreational Substances and Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Despite substantial improvements in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), the use of recreational substances such as alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs remains one of the key modifiable risk factors. A rece...

Jun 16, 2021
Elevated Risks of Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Events Associated with Higher Refined Grains Intake

The consumption of refined grains and added sugars have increased globally over the past few decades. A recent prospective cohort study revealed that an increased intake of refined grains was associated with the higher risk of mortality and major ca...

Apr 7, 2021
Potential Importance of Healthy Sleep Habit in Lowering the Risk of Heart Failure

Emerging evidences from numerous studies have implicated various sleep problems in the development of heart failure. Recently, a cohort study prospectively investigated the relationship between healthy sleep pattern and the risk of heart failure. In...

Mar 3, 2021