Cold Weather Increases Heart Attack Risk

The cold weather not only increases the risks of colds and flu it can also trigger a heart attack, experts have warned. In fact we are more likely to suffer this life threatening condition on cold windy days with little sunshine. Signs of a Heart Attack A heart attack is […]

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Overuse of Stents and Bypass Surgery in Heart Cases Reported

A study in 2007 gave evidence that many people with clogged heart arteries are being over-treated with stents, and that a simple blood-flow test might help prevent unnecessary care. Fewer deaths, heart attacks, and repeat procedures occurred when doctors implanted fewer of these tiny artery props, using a blood-flow test […]

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