heart failure
- Health
Strong legs can help heart attack patients have better prognosis: Study
London: People with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack, according to research. Myocardial infarction is the most common cause of heart failure, with around 6-9…
- Health
Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study
Washington: A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Massachusetts…
- Health
Doctor saves woman who suffered cardiac arrest on flight, urges people to learn CPR
Ever wondered what would happen if you or your fellow passenger gets a heart attack 35,000 feet in the air? And if there is no doctor available at the moment. Well, Cardiopulmonary…
- Technology
This AI tech may spot unseen signs of heart failure
New York: US researchers have developed an electrocardiogram-reading algorithm that can detect subtle signs of heart failure. Heart failure, or congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart pumps less blood than the…
- India
29 cases of ‘scrub typhus’ in Mathura, alert sounded
Mathura: Twenty-nine cases of mite-borne rickettsiosis, known as ‘scrub typhus’, have surfaced during primary investigation in Mathura, a first for the district. The health department has sounded an alert after the lab reports…
- Science
Drinking coffee can decrease risk of heart failure: Study
Washington: Good news for all the coffee lovers out there! A clinical study drove by three renowned teams of researchers claimed that regular consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of heart…
- News
Study reveals women at higher risk of death from heart failure
Dallas: Women face a 20 percent increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their first severe heart attack compared to men, according to new research. The research…
- Hollywood
Sean Connery died due to heart failure, reveals death certificate
Washington: Nearly a month after the demise of legendary James Bond actor Sean Connery, his death certificate reveals that he died in his sleep from heart failure caused due to pneumonia and…
- Health
Heart attack and heart failure: Know the difference
New Delhi: Heart attack, cardiac arrest, heart failure – all three refer to a health emergency involving the heart. And we often use the terms interchangeably, not knowing the difference between each…
- Health
New treatment option for heart failure found
Washington: Higher doses of spironolactone, a diuretic (water pill), can prevent the need for dialysis in selected heart failure patients, found a recent study. The aggressive approach relieved fluid overload safely and…
- Health
Decreasing use of Diuretic can cure heart failure patients, study suggests
Washington: According to a recent study it has been found that patients with a stable heart can easily be cured if they decrease the consumption of Diuretics, a relief drug for patients…
- Health
Treatment to restore natural heartbeat may become a reality for heart failure
Washington: A new therapy called ‘His bundle’ pacing that engages and restores the heart’s natural physiology could pave the way for more treatment options for heart failure patients who also suffer from…
- Health
Scientists debunk heart failure myths
Washington: Scientists have debunked myths about heart failure and have highlighted that there is low awareness of heart failure among patients as per a survey. The research will be presented at Heart…
- Health
Physical activity may improve mental action in heart failure patients: Study
Washington: Researchers suggest that physical activity improves mental action in heart failure patients, further improving quality and length of their life. According to research presented at the Meeting of EuroHeartCare, two-thirds of…
- News
Drug designed to treat impotence can treat heart failure: Study
Washington: A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (inability to get and keep an erection firm to have sexual intercourse) can slow down or even reverse the progression of heart failure, claim…
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