Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people,...
Pacemakers: Much more problems than we thought
Do you know what a pacemaker is? It's a tiny device that doctors put into people's bodies to help their hearts beat normally.
About 3...
CT scans may predict heart disease risk better than genetics
Heart disease is a major health concern and is the top cause of death in the United States.
Predicting who is at risk of developing...
Probiotics: Tiny helpers for a healthy heart?
Griffith University's scientists in Australia have made an exciting discovery.
They have found a link between taking probiotics and a lower risk of heart disease....
Women more likely to die after heart attack than men
According to a study presented at the Heart Failure 2023 conference by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), women are more than twice as...
A rising concern: The increasing deaths from diabetes and heart disease
The Connection between Diabetes and Heart Disease
Diabetes mellitus, a long-standing health issue, has been continuously on the rise in recent years.
In fact, the disease...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased heart disease risk
Researchers from the University of South Australia have recently found genetic evidence that highlights the critical role of Vitamin D in heart health, suggesting...
Obesity drug semaglutide can reduce heart disease risk
What is Obesity and Why Does It Matter?
Obesity is a serious health condition characterized by excess body weight.
It is often linked with numerous health...
Remote monitoring can help reduce heart failure hospitalizations
The first investigator-initiated study focusing on remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring has found a significant improvement in quality of life and a reduction in...
Long term use of blood thinners could protect people after a heart attack
Background: The Importance of Blood Thinner Use
Blood thinners are crucial medications often prescribed to patients who've undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to...