Heart Health
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Patients recall ‘near death’ experiences after cardiac arrest
Patients can recall near-death experiences up to an hour after being revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a new study has found. Read more
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E number intake link to cardiovascular disease risk
People who consume large amounts of some emulsifiers – E numbers – could be at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Two drug approach for acute coronary syndrome
Immediate treatment with two cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce mortality among people suffering acute coronary syndrome, researchers report today. Read more
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Warning over undiagnosed hypertension
Many UK adults aged between 30 and 50 could be living with undiagnosed hypertension, it is claimed today. Read more
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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more
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Huge cost of cardiovascular disease in Europe
A new analysis of the economic costs of cardiovascular disease in the EU has found that it cost a total of 282bn Euros in 2021. Read more
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Major new heart care guidance unveiled
A range of new guidelines for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease have been unveiled at a major European conference this weekend. Read more
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Sedentary lifestyle in childhood may damage heart
Too much sitting in childhood may lead to cardiac problems, independently of high body mass index or raised blood pressure, a conference will hear today. Read more
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New bioelectronics may avoid need for surgery
An improved method of electrotherapy may help treat conditions as varied as Parkinson’s disease, heart rhythm disorders, cancer and nerve injuries, developers say. Read more
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Physical fitness link to reduced atrial fibrillation risk
Physical fitness is associated with a reduced chance of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke, according to research to be presented at a major European conference this week. Read more