6 things to know if you have a heart surgery
Having heart surgery can have a strong impact on your health.
Your pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical care are both important for a good recovery and...
Lifting weight 1 hour per week may reduce risks for heart attack and stroke
In a new study, the team found that lifting weights for less than an hour a week may help reduce the risks for heart...
Feeling healthy may not mean a low risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found feeling healthy is not a good indicator of a low heart disease risk.
People still need to do medical...
Big fluctuations in these 4 things linked to heart disease, stroke
In a recent study, researchers found that big fluctuations in four things: Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI), may mean...
‘Bad’ cholesterol may cause this blood clot disease
In a new study, researchers found that high levels of LDL cholesterol (known as ‘bad’ cholesterol) may contribute to a dangerous blood clot condition...
This care service may benefit people after a heart attack
In a new scientific statement, researchers found that home-based medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation may benefit some patients after a heart attack or other heart...
Why eating less salt could help treat high blood pressure?
It is known that eating too much sodium (mainly in salt) could lead to high blood pressure.
In a new study, researchers have an underlying...
New therapy may restore natural heartbeat in heart failure
In a new study, researchers tested a new therapy to re-engage the heart’s natural electrical pathways.
This new treatment may help restore natural heartbeat in...
Many people with heart disease miss out this important care
In a new study, researchers found that palliative care is important for the recovery and quality of life in people with heart disease.
However, many...
What you should know about statin drugs and muscle disease
Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
They are important for reducing heart disease...