How to survive a heart attack when you are alone
Imagine you're alone, and suddenly you feel a crushing pain in your chest, spreading to your arm and maybe even your jaw. You suspect...
What you need to know about heart bypass surgery
Heart bypass surgery, formally known as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a life-saving procedure for many people suffering from severe heart disease.
When arteries...
Some blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk in women
In a study from the University of Bologna, researchers have unearthed a startling difference in how a common heart medication, known as beta-blockers, works...
New way to diagnose high blood pressure
Imagine a world where your medicine is tailored just for you, based on your DNA. That's what Professor Murray Cairns and his team at...
The link between inflammatory bowel disease and heart attack risk
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
While...
How to navigate high blood pressure medication side effects in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that becomes even more prevalent and challenging to manage as people age.
For the elderly, managing...
Half of people with this heart problem died of heart attack, stroke
In recent years, a heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation (AF) has been at the forefront of medical research in the UK. It's a problem...
This statin alternative can control high cholesterol and heart disease
Cholesterol is a crucial substance in our bodies, needed for various functions. But, when its levels go too high, it can lead to serious...
Research shows a new cause of heart infections
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have unveiled groundbreaking insights into viral infections impacting the heart, shifting the traditional focus from...
Whole grains for a healthy heart: do they lower or increase risk?
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, prompting ongoing research into how diet influences heart health. Among the many dietary factors examined,...