Heart attack: “the risk of calling for help too late is 40% higher in women than in men”
The median time to first call for help following chest pain is 120 minutes for women and 84 minutes for ...
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Myocardial infarction: a future cell therapy to repair damaged hearts?
Cellprothera, an Alsatian biotech company, has revealed the first promising results of the ExCellent clinical trial, which aims to regenerate ...
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Energy drinks and heart attack: Doctors urge caution
For several years, the energy drink market has experienced constant growth in France and the United States. THE ESSENTIAL As ...
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This home test reveals your heart attack risk in 5 minutes
Swedish researchers have created a home questionnaire that can help identify high risks of heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL Swedish researchers ...
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Stroke, heart attack: is xylitol, a sugar substitute, the cause?
A new study links xylitol, a sugar substitute, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. THE ESSENTIAL Xylitol ...
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Certain genes may increase your risk of heart attack during elections
Some people are genetically predisposed to developing acute coronary syndrome during times of stress. THE ESSENTIAL Certain genes may increase ...
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Stroke, heart attack: before age 50, obesity can increase your risk by up to 60%
People under 50 have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke if they have been obese for a decade. ...
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Heart attack: what are the risk factors specific to women?
Here are four elements that can promote the occurrence of a heart attack in women. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cardiovascular ...
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Heart attack: can we stop a heart attack that has started?
Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when a coronary artery is blocked: you have no way to stop it, but ...
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Women’s health: 10 golden rules to avoid having a heart attack
Here's what women should pay attention to to avoid having a heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cardiovascular diseases (including ...
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Heart attack: your tantrums, even short ones, are bad for your arteries
Being angry, even for just 8 minutes, induces changes in the blood vessels that can ultimately increase the risk of ...
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Heart attack, stroke: this noise, especially at night, increases your risks
Traffic noise, especially at night, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke or heart attack, according to a new ...
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Heart attack: these 3 proteins could minimize damage
Researchers have discovered that three proteins prevent the risk of suffering from heart failure after a heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Cardiovascular diseases: cannabis users are much more at risk
Consuming cannabis drastically increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a large study carried out on 430,000 ...
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Having a heart attack increases your risk of other health problems
Having a heart attack greatly increases your risk of having other health problems. THE ESSENTIAL In France, the survival rate ...
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Heart attack: 4 symptoms in women that may go unnoticed
Myocardial infarction does not manifest itself in the same way in men and women. This is why it is important ...
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Heart attack or panic attack? A cardiologist explains the differences
To differentiate a heart attack from a panic attack, you must pay attention to its sensations: the pain, its intensity, ...
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Heart attack, anemia: transfusing more blood to patients could be beneficial
People who have had a myocardial infarction and suffer from anemia have less risk of recurrence if they receive a ...
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Chest pain: when should you worry?
Certain chest pains can be warning symptoms of a heart attack. A cardiologist takes stock to help recognize them. THE ...
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Heart attack: AI can predict risk ten years in advance
Artificial intelligence is capable of detecting the risk of myocardial infarction, during a heart scan for chest pain, up to ...
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Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack
People who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure. THE ESSENTIAL Daily ...
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Heart attack: aspirin would help patients live longer
People who have suffered a myocardial infarction should take aspirin daily to prevent recurrence, stroke and death. THE ESSENTIAL Adults ...
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Knowing how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack can save your life
People who can identify the symptoms of a heart attack are more likely to be treated quickly and therefore survive. ...
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Physical inactivity in children is associated with heart damage in adulthood
Hours of inactivity during childhood can predispose to heart attacks and strokes later in life. THE ESSENTIAL Between childhood and ...
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Pain after a heart attack can predict death within 8 years
People who experience moderate or extreme pain after a heart attack are more likely to die within eight years than ...
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This protein increases the risk of early death
High levels of troponin, a protein usually used to diagnose heart attacks, could lead to an increased risk of death, ...
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Vitamin D could prevent heart attacks
The monthly intake of vitamin D by the elderly could reduce the risk of heart attacks. THE ESSENTIAL The monthly ...
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Stroke and heart attack: we now know the people most at risk
We now know the people most at risk of stroke and heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL Women with migraine have a ...
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Two years of life lost for heart attack victims during confinement
Patients who suffered a heart attack during the first lockdown in Spain and the UK are expected to live between ...
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Fatal heart attacks most often occur on Mondays
A recent study observed that serious heart attacks occur more frequently at the beginning of the week. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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