HCP Connect Clinical Author
Dr. Kavya Sharma
Cardiology
Specialty
Cardiology
Clinical Updates
20
Experience
8 Years
Author Biography
About Dr. Kavya Sharma
Dr. Kavya Sharma is a cardiologist with 8 years of clinical experience. She holds a DM in Cardiology after an MD in General Medicine, with a focus on non-invasive cardiology and heart failure. She takes special interest in echocardiography and women's cardiovascular health. Her writing translates cardiology guidelines into actionable clinical advice.
Published Work
Recent Clinical Updates
20 articles
Cardiology
enlicitide Cuts LDL-C 56% and 59% in Phase 3 CORALreef Trials
enlicitide hypercholesterolemia: FDA-approved oral PCSK9 inhibitor Lipfendra cut LDL-C 56% and 59% in phase 3 CORALreef trials at Week 24.
Cardiology
Evolocumab Cuts LDL 63%; Alirocumab and Inclisiran: Data Guide
Evolocumab reduced LDL‑C by 63% at Week 12 and cut CV event risk in FOURIER; label data for alirocumab and inclisiran are cited for clinicians (evolocumab LDL reduction).
Cardiology
STRIDE: Semaglutide Increases Walking Distance 1.13-Fold in PAD with T2D
STRIDE: semaglutide increased walking distance 1.13-fold at 52 weeks vs placebo in PAD with type 2 diabetes — semaglutide peripheral artery disease
Cardiology
FDA Approves Baxdrostat for Resistant Hypertension: 9.8 mmHg SBP
Baxdrostat (BAXFENDY) FDA approval for resistant hypertension: 9.8 mmHg placebo-corrected SBP reduction (BaxHTN); dosing 2 mg daily; monitor potassium and sodium.
Cardiology
FDA Approves Empagliflozin for Heart Failure: 21% Risk Reduction in EMPEROR-Preserved
Empagliflozin (JARDIANCE) FDA approval for heart failure follows EMPEROR-Preserved showing 21% reduction in CV death or HF hospitalization (HR 0.79).
Cardiology
Robotic Surgery in Cardiac Procedures: Evaluating Outcomes and Future Directions
Explore outcomes of robotic surgery in cardiac procedures, focusing on CABG and its implications for patient care.
Medical Research
1 in 3 GPs Not in NHS Practice: Impact on Patient Care
One-third of licensed GPs in England don't work in NHS general practice, affecting patient demand and primary care workforce, a new study finds.
Digital Health
New Wearable Diagnoses Heart Disease More Accurately
Discover how a next-gen wearable device can improve heart disease diagnosis and transform patient care with enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
Digital Health
Personalized Nutrition Care Now More Accessible
Discover how a new collaboration is increasing affordable access to personalized nutrition services for patients, streamlining insurance-covered care.
Medical Research
New Targets to Overcome Melanoma Resistance
Discover how NR2F1 and mTORC1 impact melanoma treatment outcomes and learn about potential new strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance.
Medical Research
Reduce Food Obsessions by 30% with New Treatment
Discover how a new medication can help patients overcome food noise, leading to healthier lifestyle choices and improved weight loss outcomes.
Medical Research
Identify Kidney Transplant Rejection Sooner
New research reveals lymphatic vessel changes may predict kidney transplant rejection, enabling earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Medical Research
Riluzole Cuts Spinal Cord Injury Damage by 30%
New study finds riluzole, an ALS drug, may aid spinal cord injury recovery if taken within 12 hours, offering a promising treatment option for clinicians and patients.
Health News
Delaying Hep B Shot: Impact on Pediatric Care
Discover the potential effects of delaying hepatitis B vaccination in children and how it may change pediatric care protocols for doctors.
Medical Research
Hair Cortisol Test Predicts Child Mental Health
Identify children at risk of depression and anxiety with a simple hair cortisol test, guiding prevention and treatment strategies for better mental health outcomes.
Medical Research
Weight Loss Surgery Beats Medication Long-Term
New study finds bariatric surgery helps people live longer and have fewer health issues than medication alone for weight loss and type 2 diabetes.
Medical Devices
Personalized Pacing Cuts Heart Failure Symptoms
Discover how elevated cardiac pacing rates can improve outcomes for Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction patients and reduce symptoms.
Healthcare Business
Reduce Health Inequities with Evidence-Based Obesity Care
Learn how adopting clinical definitions and patient-centered care practices can improve health outcomes for people living with obesity and reduce healthcare inequities.
Health News
New Vaccine Panel Members Impact COVID Shot Guidance
Updated CDC vaccine advisory panel membership may influence COVID vaccine recommendations and patient treatment plans for physicians.
Medical Research
Dignified Care Cuts Coercion 50%
Discover how dignified, safe, and collaborative care can reduce feelings of coercion and humiliation in mental health units by up to 50%