Heart Health
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Supermarket trolleys could help diagnose atrial fibrillation
Embedding sensors into shopping trolleys could help to identify individuals who have atrial fibrillation, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Raised risk of depression among patients with a cardiac device
People who have a device fitted to help prevent sudden death face increased risk of anxiety or depression, researchers warn today, calling for psychological support for these patients. Read more
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Migraine brings slightly raised stroke risk
A new study has found different cardiovascular risks for men and women who suffer regular migraine. Read more
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Heart condition ‘reversed without treatment’
Unexpected patient recoveries from an untreatable heart condition have pointed to potential therapies, British doctors reported last night. Read more
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Artery visualisation tool developed
New technology to give an improved picture of a patient’s arteries can help tailor heart disease treatment more appropriately, a conference has heard. Read more
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Low use of public defibrillators
Publicly available defibrillators are put to use in just a small proportion of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospital, according to a new study. Read more
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ERC funding aims to advance pig-to-human heart transplants
A researcher has won a major grant to help develop techniques that will enable successful pig-to-human heart transplants. Read more
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How plant based diets improve health
Maintaining a vegetarian or vegan diet lowers the risk of developing high cholesterol and fats in the blood, a new study has shown. Read more
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Heart failure patients mostly undiagnosed – conference
Most patients with heart failure die without the diagnosis ever being made, UK experts have claimed. Read more
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Strength test ‘identifies heart failure risk after heart attack’
A simple leg strength test should be used to identify people who are more likely to develop heart failure, experts have heard. Read more