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World's second person to receive pig-heart transplant dies weeks after procedure

Mr Faucett was ineligible for a traditional heart when he received the genetically modified pig heart in September

Evening Standard

NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push

Rapid rollout of anticoagulant drugs to people with atrial fibrillation saved 4,000 lives since January 2022, says NHS chief

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

Direct oral anticoagulants are used to treat the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which can lead to strokes.

The Independent UK

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Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young

Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.

Zenger

Man dies weeks after receiving world’s second pig heart transplant

Navy veteran Lawrence Faucette, 58, survived for six weeks post-operation

The Independent UK

No scientific evidence to prove that COVID-affected should not exert themselves: C.N. Manjunath

Contradicting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s advice to those who had suffered from COVID-19 infection to not exert themselves too much while exercising and to stay away from hard labour for some time, C.N. Manjunath, director of the State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, said there is no scientific…

The Hindu

We'd all benefit from salt reduction

"We're still eating too much salt and we don't have the policies to change that"

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Climate Change-Driven Heat Could Cause Surge In Cardiovascular Deaths: Study

New Study Warns Extreme Heat Could Triple Cardiovascular Deaths Within 50 Years

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Family history, severe COVID-19 are some factors that increase risk of sudden death among adults: ICMR study

A new ICMR study finds COVID-19 vaccine is not linked to sudden death in young adults; other health/lifestyle factors play a prominent role. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya quoted the study and cautioned against strenuous physical activity to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

The Hindu

Daily walks can help reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, say specialists

Heart specialists from Naruvi Hospital, Vellore, emphasised the need for walking daily for a healthy heart. A study found 15% reduction in risk of dying from CVD with 500-1,000 steps a day. The doctors discussed pros/cons of bypass surgery, stenting, minimally invasive & robotic surgeries for treating coronary artery disease.…

The Hindu

From strokes to heart attacks: Doctor highlights most commonly misdiagnosed health conditions in women

Doctor goes viral for her TikTok series on most commonly misdiagnosed diseases that affect women

The Independent UK

Maryland man, 58, who received pig heart transplant last month reaches major recovery milestone

Lawrence Faucette can already stand on his own and is working on walking again

The Independent UK

Heart charity couple offer King a defibrillator after being awarded MBEs

Sergio and Emma Petrucci were both honoured at Buckingham Palace for services to health and the community in north-east England.

The Independent UK

Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme

The programme is already approved for frail patients and those with acute respiratory infections.

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Panera sued by family of student who died after drinking ‘dangerous’ lemonade

Lawsuit says Sarah Katz, 21, had heart condition and was not aware of stimulant content of cafe chain’s powerfully caffeinated soda

The Independent UK

Panera Bread sued after college student dies from drinking ‘charged lemonade’

Sarah Katz went into cardiac arrest hours after buying drink, which reportedly contains more caffeine than cans of Red Bull and Monster Energy combined

The Independent UK

Patient one of first to be fitted with new pacemaker the size of a pen lid

Experts at University Hospital Southampton took just 30 minutes to fit the Aveir VR leadless pacemaker

The Guardian - AU

Abuse in a hospital ward: Victorian survivor fears for safety of children visiting patients

Riley* alleges her father frequently sexually and physically abused her while he was in hospital. Experts say more should be done to protect visitors

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The Independent UK

Pig heart transplant recipient reaches 1-month mark, pushing through physical therapy

The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has reached the one-month mark and a hospital video shows he's working hard to recover

The Independent UK

Miriam Margolyes now has part of a cow’s heart as she opens up about health after surgery

Actor, 82, said that operation had ‘saved’ her from having open heart surgery

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Bengals to host CPR training at Paycor Stadium

The Bengals go big for a good cause this month.

Evening Standard

Revolutionary drug that prevents hot flushes during menopause approved for use in the UK

Menopause is a transition which may occur naturally from the ages of around 45 to 55 when hormonal levels are low

Evening Standard

Miriam Margolyes reveals she’s undergone heart surgery as she shares health update

The actress, 82, told the Table Manners podcast: ‘I've got a cow's heart now’

Evening Standard

Hope for first drug treatment for life-threatening aneurysms

Abdominal aortic aneurysms kill 80% of people in whom they rupture and are linked to around 2,200 deaths in the UK each year

The Independent UK

Ex-patient makes wooden gifts for hospital staff who helped him recover

Campbell McDonald crafted the pieces as tokens of gratitude for the care he received from staff at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

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