Heart Health
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04/03/2019 - Send STEMI patients direct to specialist centres
Myocardial infarction patients have improved chances of long-term survival if they are sent directly to specialist centres, according to the findings of a major study of the effect of reorganisations in the UK. More
25/02/2019 - Immune cell discovery brings hope for new treatments/ heart valves
The origin of an immune cell that plays a critical role in the formation of healthy heart valves has been found, opening the way for new treatments for heart valve disorders, it has been announced. More
14/02/2019 - New drive to prevent CVD
A major drive to tackle the three major causes of cardiovascular disease in England has been announced. More
07/02/2019 - Heart protection from psoriasis drugs
Treating patients for severe psoriasis also helps reduce their cardiovascular disease risk, researchers have reported. More
01/02/2019 - Statins reduce cardiovascular disease risk in older people - review
Patients over the age of 75 benefit from taking statins to reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to an analysis published today. More
30/01/2019 - Breast cancer atrial fibrillation risk studied
A woman’s risk of atrial fibrillation increases significantly after a diagnosis of breast cancer, Danish researchers have reported. More
30/01/2019 - Heart risk varies with immune 'clock'
An internal ‘clock’ that regulates the action of neutrophils, a type of leucocyte in the immune system, Spanish researchers have reported. More
23/01/2019 - New doubts over aspirin and cardiovascular disease prevention
The risks from taking aspirin to prevent cardiovascular incidents may outweight the benefits for healthy patients, according to a new systematic review. More
17/01/2019 - Macrophage link to hypertension
Macrophages in the immune system may have a key role in hypertension, according to a project in Edinburgh, UK. More
16/01/2019 - Exercise benefits heart and blood sugar
Cardiology experts have published a position paper urging doctors to prescribe exercise for people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. More
15/01/2019 - How lack of sleep 'increases cardiovascular risk'
People who sleep less than six hours a night could increase their chances of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. More
11/01/2019 - High fibre diet linked to reduced NCD risk - official
People who eat high levels of dietary fibre and whole grains reduce their risk of developing non-communicable diseases compared with those who consume less, according to a global analysis of studies over 40 years published today. More
10/01/2019 - HRT tablets highest VTE risk
Women who take hormone replacement therapy in tablet form may face an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, according to a large UK study published today. More
08/01/2019 - Female heart risk gene pin-pointed
A British-led study has identified the first gene linked to a major cause of acute coronary syndrome in young women, it was announced last night. More
07/01/2019 - AF biomarkers could aid screening
Two biomarkers can be used to identify atrial fibrillation in high risk patients, British researchers report today. More
20/12/2018 - Warning on cardiovascular winter deaths
Excess winter deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been increasing exponentially in the last few years, researchers report today. More
19/12/2018 - Exercise may be best medicine for hypertension
Exercise interventions may be as effective as most medication for hypertension, researchers say today. More
13/12/2018 - Hazards of a Swedish Christmas Eve
The day most likely to trigger an acute myocardial infarction is Christmas Eve – at least in Sweden – according to a new analysis. More
12/12/2018 - Women delay seeking heart attack help
Women with suspected heart attack symptoms to get medical help with no delay. More
10/12/2018 - Statin adherence and dose important for high risk patients
Patients at high risk from cardiovascular disease should be prescribed high doses of statins and adherence monitored closely, according to a new observational analysis. More
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