Tirzepatide Demonstrates Blood Pressure Suppressing Effect in Obese Patients: Study Results
Research results demonstrated that Tyrzepatide (product name Maunjaro, Lilly Korea), a class of GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists for the treatment of diabetes and obesity, has a blood pressure suppressing effect. A research team from the University of Texas Southwestern Hospital in the United States published research results in Hypertension, an international journal in the field of […]
ChatGPT Shows Promise in Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Onset: Study
Testing accuracy in predicting cardiovascular disease onset over 10 years using national and UK data ChatGPT shows similar performance to existing cardiovascular disease prediction models The research team formed by Professor Seong-ah Bae from the Department of Cardiology at Yongin Severance Hospital and Professor Deok-yong Yoon from the Department of Biomedical Systems Information (co-first authors […]
Optimal Cholesterol Treatment Target for Koreans without Vascular Disease and Diabetes: Less Than 120 mg/dL
Optimal Cholesterol Treatment Target Confirmed as Less Than 120 for Koreans Without Vascular Disease or Diabetes By Shin Hyoung-joo, Medical Observer Reporter A recent study led by Professor Lee Sang-hak from the Department of Cardiology at Resignation Hospital and Professor Kyeong-do Han from the Department of Information, Statistics, and Mathematics at Soongsil University has confirmed […]
Combination Therapy of Moderate Statin and Ezetimibe Found to be More Effective for Very High Risk Arteriosclerosis Group
Combination Therapy Found More Effective Than Monotherapy for Arteriosclerosis A recent study conducted by a team of esteemed cardiology professors has revealed that combination therapy of a moderate statin and ezetimibe proves to be more effective than high-dose statin monotherapy for individuals at a very high risk of developing arteriosclerosis. Professors Kim Joong-sun and Lee […]
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The use of AI in health is a valuable tool for diagnosis and data management. Credit: REFORM / Special Dr. Francisco López Jiménez and his team at the Mayo Clinic have developed algorithms for more accurate diagnoses of heart conditions. Credit: Courtesy Mayo Clinic The Social Security Institute of the State of Mexico and Municipalities […]
Understanding and Managing Acute Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Title: Understanding Acute Heart Failure: A Critical Condition Demanding Immediate Medical Attention A Close Look at Acute Heart Failure Acute heart failure is a sudden or rapidly worsening condition that calls for urgent medical intervention. Defined as the advanced stage of heart disease, it arises when the heart fails to efficiently supply blood to the […]
Study Shows Myocardial Infarction Does Not Affect Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Rotary Atherectomy for PCI Treatment
▲ (From left) Professor Heo Seong-ho, Yoo Gi-dong, Mun Geon-woong, Moon Dong-gyu, Lee Soo-nam, Jang Won-young, and Jeong Jin from the Cardiology Department of St. Vincent of the Catholic University of Korea. Rotary Atherectomy Does Not Affect Prognosis After Coronary Intervention, Study Finds A recent study conducted by the Cardiology Department at St. Vincent Catholic […]
Cilostazol Reduces Diabetic Ankle Catastrophe with Peripheral Nerve Disease
Cheol-Woong Yoo (left), Professor Jung-Jun Cha (right) (Department of Cardiology), Korea University Anam Hospital [메디칼업저버 신형주 기자] A study has shown that cilostazol can reduce the risk of lower extremity elevation below the ankle by 30% in diabetic patients with peripheral nerve disease. A research team led by professors Cheol-Woong Yoo and Jeong-Jun Cha from […]
International Symposium at Shim University covers ‘Genes and Environment’ and adds novelty and depth
▲Jo Sang-ho, academic director of the Society for Cardiometabolic Syndrome (Professor of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital). ⓒ Medical Observer [메디칼업저버 박선혜 기자] “The Asia-Pacific Cardiometabolic Syndrome International Symposium includes a new and detailed program that allows networking with foreign speakers.” The 6th Asia Pacific Cardiometabolic Syndrome International Conference (6th APCMS CONGRESS) […]
