Heart Health
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14/09/2016 - Smokers helped to quit by e-cigarettes
New figures suggest that about 18,000 people in England have moved from conventional cigarettes to e-cigarettes. More
13/09/2016 - Heart failure test under-used - inquiry
All GPs and hospitals should have access to a cheap blood test for the diagnosis of heart failure, according to a report published today. More
12/09/2016 - New heart valve replacement method unveiled
A novel heart valve replacement method offers hope for patients with rheumatic heart disease who have to undergo the procedure annually, its developers have reported. More
09/09/2016 - Statins maligned - review
The side-effects of statins have been routinely exaggerated and the benefits under-stated, according to a major review of the evidence published today. More
08/09/2016 - Atrial fibrillation risks outlined
A new analysis seeks to set out the range of health risks linked to atrial fibrillation. More
07/09/2016 - Lifestyle key to cardiac rehabilitation
Heart patients need to be encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent repeat episodes, according to European guidelines published today. More
31/08/2016 - Heart attack survival boost examined
A new study suggests that heart attack patients treated with invasive coronary strategy such as coronary angiography have improved survival rates. More
30/08/2016 - Stem cells and guidelines at Euro-conference
A stem cell therapy for congestive heart failure has so far not shown any benefit, a conference has heard. More
26/08/2016 - Backing for virtual artery diagnosis
Cardiologists could soon win official approval in the UK to use virtual 3D models to identify blocked and narrowed arteries, it is announced today. More
19/08/2016 - Metformin may be cardiovascular treatment - study
The diabetes drug metformin could be used to treat cardiovascular disease in non-diabetes patients, researchers say today. More
15/08/2016 - Heart death progress patchy in Europe
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 45% of deaths in Europe, according to an analysis published today. More
04/08/2016 - Cholesterol-diabetes link examined
People with naturally low levels of cholesterol may face an increased risk of diabetes, researchers say today. More
03/08/2016 - Obesity linked to diabetes rather than CV disease
Lifestyle interventions to tackle obesity may be most effective at reducing the risk of diabetes, according to research on twins. More
02/08/2016 - Child heart disease genes found
Children with non-syndromic congenital heart disease often inherit genetic mutations from their "apparently healthy" parents, according to the findings of a major study reported last night. More
28/07/2016 - Walk an hour a day - study
An hour a day of walking can counteract the health risks of spending all day sitting, according to a major study published today. More
26/07/2016 - Heart risks measured for Hodgkin survivors
Survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face the same cardiovascular risks at the age of 30 as others face at the age of 50, according to a study published today. More
22/07/2016 - Education level link to heart failure
People with a high level of education may face a reduced risk of heart failure following a heart attack, according to new findings. More
20/07/2016 - Key blood vessel gene found
British scientists have identified a gene responsible for angiogenesis - suggesting the possibility of treatments to stimulate blood vessel growth, it was announced today. More
18/07/2016 - Global stroke risk factors analysed
Ten risk factors are responsible for 90% of all strokes, according to the findings of a major international study. More
14/07/2016 - Researchers quantify obesity loss of life
Being overweight shortens life expectancy by about a year, according to a major international study published today. More
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