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New troponin test improves heart attack diagnostics

Written by | 3 Nov 2022

A new test has been developed in Turku, Finland, that helps in separating heart attack patients from those whose cardiac troponin values are elevated due to renal insufficiency…. read more.

Global study: Risk of cardiovascular disease is similar for men and women

Written by | 27 Oct 2022

Findings from a global study suggest that risk factors for cardiovascular disease are similar for men and women, with some notable differences. The outcomes were reported on Oct…. read more.

Care gap: Hospital readmission rate for younger women is higher than for younger men after a heart attack

Written by | 7 Oct 2022

In a new study of younger heart attack victims in Ontario, Canada, researchers found that the healthcare system delivers high quality care for younger heart attack survivors; however, there are… read more.

“Polypill” reduces cardiovascular mortality by 33% in patients treated after a heart attack

Written by | 27 Aug 2022

A three-drug medication known as a “polypill,” developed by the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and Ferrer, is effective in preventing secondary adverse cardiovascular events in… read more.

Dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack/stroke and death

Written by | 21 Aug 2022

Dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published… read more.

Smartphone app calculates genetic risk for heart attack

Written by | 18 Mar 2022

A Scripps Research team developed a smartphone app that can calculate users’ genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) — and found that users at high risk sought… read more.

Chest pain may extend outside the chest, often needs to be checked by a professional

Written by | 7 Nov 2021

Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms, jaw, neck, back and… read more.

Can gastrointestinal bleeding after heart attack be predicted?

Written by | 6 Sep 2021

Knowing which patients are at higher risk of bleeding complications following a heart attack can help health professionals to take preventative measures. Now researchers at Karolinska have published… read more.

Target protein identified for improving heart attack treatment

Written by | 22 Jun 2021

A new study led by researchers at Washington State University has identified a protein that could be the key to improving treatment outcomes after a heart attack. Published… read more.

Weight-loss surgery might help prevent second heart attack

Written by | 20 Nov 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester Severely obese persons (BMI >35) who suffer a heart attack and who then undergo weight-reduction surgery appear to have a lower risk of… read more.

Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks

Written by | 5 Oct 2020

Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal… read more.

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