Heart Attack Survival Rate Depends on Type, Blockage Location, and More; Here's How You Can Reduce Risk, Boost Survival

Medicine & Technology Oct 10, 2023

The affected arteries and the location of the blockage could all affect heart attack survival rate. Read to learn more.

Cardiac Arrest Warning Symptoms May Vary For Men and Women, Study Reveals

Sep 12, 2023

Shortness of breath was the most prominent cardiac arrest warning symptom for women, while chest pain was more common for men. Read to learn more.

New Gene Editing Therapy May Help Treat Cardiovascular Disease, Repair Damaged Tissue After Heart Attack

Jan 13, 2023

Cardiovascular accounts for 32% of deaths worldwide annually. Check out this new gene editing therapy that researchers claim to have the ability to repair damaged tissue after a heart attack, saving the patient.

Percutaneous Vs. Surgical Repair: Post-MI Ventricular Septal Defect Repair Strategies in Real-World Practice Compared

Sep 18, 2022

The first registry study compares percutaneous versus surgical repair of post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD). Read the article to learn more.

Can Two Avocados a Week Reduce Risks of Cardiovascular Disease? Experts Say it Can by 16%

Apr 15, 2022

Avocados have long been believed to house several health benefits. Read on to find out why avocados are good for heart health and how it reduces risks of CVD by 16%.

Lower Concentration of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin in Men Increases Risk of Heart Attack [STUDY]

Dec 29, 2021

A new study found the association between sex hormone-binding globulin in the blood with incidents of myocardial infarction among men aged 40-65.

Low-Cost Novel Sensor Can Quickly Diagnose Heart Attack in Just 30 Minutes, Better Than Current Methods

Oct 04, 2021

Researchers working with Notre Dame's IDEA Center are filing a patent application for their new sensor that can detect a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, which is better than what an echocardiogram does.

Socioeconomic Disadvantages Linked to Increased Long-Term Heart Attack Effects, Mortality

May 20, 2021

According to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, patients that experienced heart attacks at a young age have an increased tendency of suffering from long-term post-heart-attack if they live in disadvantaged neighborhoods and contributing socioeconomic factors.

‘Wine’ Saves Heart But Increases Cancer Risk

Feb 21, 2017

Wine can be added to the dine table as a sooth combination beverage. Along with its health benefits, some studies revealed some risks.

Aspirin May Do More Harm Than Good for People Seeking to Prevent Heart Attacks

Jan 13, 2015

How many times have you heard how aspirin is good for people seeking to prevent a heart attack? Today, this has become common knowledge, and aspirin is often taken by people suffering from heart disease that want to try to prevent a heart attack. However, a new study has found that aspirin may not be as good for you as you once thought, and many people that are taking aspirin should not be doing so.