Older frail people have a 1 in 3 chance of surviving CPR during surgery
The survival rate of frail patients who receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during or immediately after surgery is a point of contention among medical professionals.
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Research shows potential to prevent heart attacks in people with diabetes
A recent study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has discovered a potential method to prevent severe events, such as heart attacks or...
Heart fitness tied to lower risk for colon and lung cancer
A new study conducted by The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences found a strong association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and a...
Supermarket sweep: shopping carts to detect heart disease
Supermarket shopping carts can now help save your life. They can help spot a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Detecting this early can help...
Healing hearts with meditation: how it helps heart patients
Heart patients may find help in an unexpected place: meditation.
A new study presented at a big conference, the ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023, found that...
Metformin may help diabetic patients with heart failure live longer
When patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), their treatment often sparks a...
Heart attack aftermath- more women experience anxiety than men
People can feel very anxious after a heart attack, especially women.
A study found that 40% of women felt anxious four months after a heart...
Common gout drug shows potential for treating heart failure
The anti-inflammatory properties of colchicine, a common medication for gout, might significantly benefit heart failure patients.
Why light-to-moderate drinking is linked to better heart health
A new study led by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers suggests that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption might reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering stress...
Coffee and your heart: how java jolts affect your health
For many, a day doesn't kick off without a cup of coffee.
Coffee is incredibly popular around the globe, with two-thirds of Americans drinking it...