Archive: 25/08/2018

Unnecessary heart procedures can be avoided with non-invasive test

Unnecessary heart procedures can be avoided with a non-invasive test, according to late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress 2018 and published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Aug 25, 2018

Too much of a good thing? Very high levels of 'good' cholesterol may be harmful

Very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack and death, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

Aug 25, 2018

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Scans cut heart attack rates and save lives, major study finds

Heart scans for patients with chest pains could save thousands of lives in the UK, research suggests.

Aug 25, 2018

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A smartphone application can help in screening for atrial fibrillation

A smartphone application (app) can help in screening for atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking results from the DIGITAL-AF study presented today at ESC Congress.

Aug 25, 2018

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Study investigates major cause of heart attacks in women

The initial findings of a study on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a major cause of heart attacks in women, are reported today in a late breaking science session at ESC Congress 2018.

Aug 25, 2018

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DR Congo rolls out prototype Ebola drugs as death toll rises to 67

An outbreak of Ebola in eastern DR Congo has killed 67 people this month, authorities said Saturday, as they roll out a battery of new drugs to tackle the virus amid concerns it has spread to a rebel-encircled area.

Aug 25, 2018

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I have had a heart attack. Do I need open heart surgery or a stent?

New advice on the choice between open heart surgery and inserting a stent via a catheter after a heart attack is launched today. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ...

Aug 25, 2018

Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation

Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation. That is one of the recommendations in the 2018 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular ...

Aug 25, 2018

Why the effects of a boozy binge could last longer than you think

The effects of a heavy drinking session on our thoughts and performance may last longer we think, according to a new study.

Aug 25, 2018

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Single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment

A single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment, according to the 2018 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Society of Hypertension (ESH) Guidelines on arterial hypertension published online ...

Aug 25, 2018

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Archive: 25/08/2018

Unnecessary heart procedures can be avoided with non-invasive test

Too much of a good thing? Very high levels of 'good' cholesterol may be harmful

Scans cut heart attack rates and save lives, major study finds

A smartphone application can help in screening for atrial fibrillation

Study investigates major cause of heart attacks in women

DR Congo rolls out prototype Ebola drugs as death toll rises to 67

I have had a heart attack. Do I need open heart surgery or a stent?

Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation

Why the effects of a boozy binge could last longer than you think

Single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment

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