Heart attack and anemia: blood transfusion improves chances of survival
Transfusing more blood to patients with both heart attacks and anemia would reduce the risk of death, researchers say. THE ...
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Coronary health: quitting smoking altogether more effective than cutting down
In cases of coronary heart disease, such as myocardial infarction or angina, completely stopping smoking further reduces the risk of ...
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Diet and myocardial infarction: 10 foods that can save your heart
By eating a diet rich in 10 key foods and adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can significantly reduce your risk ...
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Myocardial infarction: lifelong beta-blockers, a dogma to be revisited?
Beta-blockers are widely prescribed after myocardial infarction, but the question of their long-term use remains debated. The ABYSS trial recently ...
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Heart attack: city noise increases risk of relapse
Noise pollution in cities increases the risk of suffering a myocardial infarction. THE ESSENTIAL Two separate European studies highlight the ...
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Survive and Revive: 5 Crucial Steps in the First 30 Days After a Heart Attack
The first few days after a heart attack are critical to recovery. Following a structured recovery plan can make all ...
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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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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: a simple blood test could predict risks
Swedish researchers have claimed that a standard blood test could predict the risk of myocardial infarction six months before it ...
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Heart attack: we know how bacteria in the mouth impact the heart
Japanese researchers have discovered how the oral bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis impacts heart health and increases the risk of heart attacks. ...
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Mental health: disorders before the age of 40 increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
A Korean study recently observed an association between mental disorders and the risk of developing heart disease such as stroke ...
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Heart attack: long-term use of beta-blockers does not seem to be justified
Taking beta-blockers more than a year after myocardial infarction is not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes. THE ESSENTIAL After a ...
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MINOCA: a form of heart attack that mainly affects women
MINOCA, also called "myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries", is a type of heart attack that affects mostly women. THE ...
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An algorithm to facilitate the management of infarction in women?
The management of a heart attack is less rapid and precise in women compared to men. The researchers therefore developed ...
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The risk of heart attack increases after a solar storm
A study confirmed that the risk of myocardial infarction increases after a solar storm. THE ESSENTIAL Each year, approximately 12,000 ...
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Resuscitation: breasts and bras can kill
In the event of a heart attack, women are less likely to receive a massage than men because people who ...
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Pain in the left arm: a sign of myocardial infarction?
Arm pain can be a sign of a myocardial infarction… What to do in case of doubt? Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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A higher risk of early heart attack in cannabis smokers
Regularly smoking cannabis increases the proportion in the blood of inflammatory molecules responsible for heart attacks before the age of ...
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Muscle protein worsens heart attack damage
Cardiac myosin, a muscle protein that provides the energy needed for the heart to pump blood, would play a hitherto ...
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Alcohol: the more you drink, the greater the risk of heart attack and stroke
Alcohol does not impact the body in the same way if you drink a little or a lot. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack
Whether in the short or long term, women are significantly less likely to survive a heart attack than men, a ...
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“Anyone can use a defibrillator!”
Since January 1, 2022, almost all places open to the public must be equipped with defibrillators. But how can these ...
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An eye scan can now predict your risk of heart attack
This banal ophthalmological examination could help prevent the risk of heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL The probability of having a cardiovascular ...
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Eating grapes to prevent a heart attack?
The grape is a fruit that is full of virtues. And for good reason, by lowering the blood cholesterol level, ...
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Statins: in case of stopping, watch out for the heart!
While, in recent years, statins have been the subject of increased mistrust, researchers are bringing new elements likely to shed ...
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Halloween: can we really die of fear?
People with heart disease or arteries hardened by high blood pressure, tobacco or cholesterol are more at risk of dying ...
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Malignant hypertension: when the tension flies away, the body deteriorates very quickly!
Patients treated for high blood pressure risk, if they stop taking their medication, to be victims of the most serious ...
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Young adults: regular cannabis use doubles the risk of heart attack
Smoking, vaping or ingesting cannabis is associated with cardiovascular risks. THE ESSENTIAL The study is observational, it only establishes a ...
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Heart failure: towards better care for post-infarction patients
A new potential treatment for heart failure following myocardial infarction was the subject of a study presented at the congress ...
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Heart attack: physical activity reduces the risk of death
For people under 75, physical activity drastically reduces the risk of death. THE ESSENTIAL Each year, 80,000 people suffer a ...
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