All posts tagged "Heart Attack"
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866Health NewsWomen Experience More Heart Attack Symptoms Than Men, Study Suggests
Women are more likely to suffer from lesser-known symptoms of acute heart attack compared to men, a new study states. Judith Lichtman,...
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1.0KHealth NewsDifference In Heart Attack Care Means More Women Die
If women received the same standard of care as men when having a heart attack, fewer would die, a new study discovered....
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1.1KHealth NewsWoman Suffers Literal Heartbreak Over Dog’s Death
A woman suffered from a literal heartbreak when her pet dog died. Joanie Simpson of Texas experienced “broken heart syndrome” after her...
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1.1KHealth NewsCommon Painkillers May Increase Heart Attack Chances
Over-the-counter painkillers, also called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may contribute to an incased risk of heart attack, a new study suggests....
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1.3KHealth NewsBlood Type May Affect Risk Of Heart Attack
A person’s blood type may have an effect on his or her chances of getting a heart attack, new research suggests. Researchers...
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1.4KHealth NewsStudy Warns An Increased Risk Of Heart Attack During The Holidays
Every year during the Christmas season, heart-related deaths spike in the U.S. A new study reveals that there are actual increased risk...
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1.4KHealth NewsAstraZeneca Drug For Heart Condition Fails To Live Up To Expectations
AstraZeneca PLC confirmed that its prescription blood-thinning medication Brilinta did not show any benefits over standard treatments for peripheral artery disease in...
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1.7KHealth NewsHigh Thyroid Hormone Levels May Induce Sudden Cardiac Death
People with elevated levels of thyroid hormones in their blood may be at an increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest leading to...
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1.8KHealth NewsDeadly Silence: Fifty Percent Of All Heart Attacks Could Be “Silent’
As many as 50% of all heart attacks may be “silent” – unaccompanied by the usual massive chest pain, shortness of breath...
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2.2KHealth NewsBlood Pressure Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk In Some Diabetics
Swedish researchers have discovered that the use of drugs to control blood pressure in people suffering from diabetes can raise the risk...
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2.2KHealth NewsSlow Heart Rate Not Linked To Heart Disease
A new study published by the online edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association’s (JAMA) Journal of Internal Medicine finds that a slower...
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1.8KHealth NewsStatin Drugs: Experts Update Recommendations On Cholesterol Lowering Drug Usage
A United States government backed panel now recommends a low or moderate dose of cholestorol-lowering drugs for adults as young as 40,...
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1.6KHealth NewsProtein Patch Could Rebuild Muscle After Heart Attack
A protein-infused patch could help repair damage caused by a heart attack, scientists say. According to BBC, early research shows that a...
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2.3KHealth NewsRisk Of Heart Attack Increased In Osteoarthritis Patients Who Undergo Hip, Knee Replacement
A new study suggests that patients who undergo a knee or hip replacement have an increased chance of heart attack in the...
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2.4KHealth NewsScientists Discover Link Between Handshakes And Health
In a recent which examined close to 140,000 people from across 17 different countries, scientists discovered the existence of a clear and consistent link between the...
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2.0KHealth NewsBinge Drinking Increases Heart Attack Risk By 70% And Causes Brain Damage
Studies show that binge drinking not only increases your heart attack risk but also can cause long lasting damage to your brain....
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3.2KHealth NewsStudy Finds: Air Pollution Causes Dementia, Brain Shrinkage And Silent Strokes
Living in a big city with high levels of air pollution from traffic or industry can cause silent strokes, eventually leading to...
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1.5KHealth NewsDivorce Increases Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
In a recent study conducted by researchers in the U.S., researchers found divorcees have a higher risk of heart attack than those who remain married. The study, published in...
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1.8KMedicine NewsAstraZeneca’s Heart Drug Brilinta Proven Effective But Not Without Risks
In a new study recently conducted by the British multinational pharmaceutical and biologics company AstraZeneca on their new anti-clotting drug known as...
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1.8KMedicine NewsDaily Aspirin Use May Be Harmful For 10% Of People Trying To Prevent Heart Attacks
More than 10% of patients in the United States receiving daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke have likely...
