Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Heart Diseases

MeSH tree: C14.280

Doctors may now see the hidden signs of sudden cardiac death

Each year, roughly 2% to 5% of the population is affected by mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and mitral regurgitation (MR). These conditions can affect the heart's rhythm and have been linked to sudden cardiac death, particularly ...

What is sudden adult death syndrome?

When Mark Hughes, the former Manchester United and Wales manager, lost his 38-year-old son, an inquest found the cause was sudden adult death syndrome, or SADS.

Smokers still largely unaware of heart disease risks

An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is not getting through to enough smokers that smoking and secondhand smoke cause heart attacks and strokes.

Taking the stairs could cut risk of early death

Taking the stairs could help you live longer—according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The study, published today, suggests that climbing stairs significantly ...

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