The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Half of UK smokers switching to vapes ‘could save NHS more than half a billion a year’

Study says hospital admissions would drop by 13% if half of all smokers switched to e-cigarettes

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

Switching to vapes ‘could save NHS more than half a billion a year’, study says

Researchers suggest the swap would also reduce smoking-related hospital admissions by 13%.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Timely CPR saves 52-year-old who collapsed at work

With a history of hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiac issues, Mallikarjun Hiremath experienced a sudden pain in his chest and collapsed from the chair while he was doing his work at the office.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

This is the one snack you should never eat, according to a cardiologist

The one snack to avoid to help maintain optimal heart health

Woman & Home · Aug 3, 2023

Couple win NHS payout after having stillborn baby after doctors sent mother home with a leaflet

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust admitted breaching their duty by failing to offer an obstetric review

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

GPs to get power to fast-track patients for heart and lung checks

It is hoped scheme will ease pressure on hospitals and result in faster diagnosis and treatment

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

GPs to be given new powers to order tests in bid to ease NHS pressure

It is hoped the initiative will speed up diagnoses and treatment for patients

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Just One Alcoholic Drink A Day Increases Men’s Risk Of High Blood Pressure, Study Warns

New research suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can damage the heart, especially in men.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

Single-pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases gets WHO recognition

WHO adds polypills to EML 2023, a major policy change. Clinical evidence shows polypills reduce risk of cardiovascular events, incl. heart attack & stroke. Salim Yusuf, a Keralite, spent two decades building evidence for polypill's safety & efficacy. Polypill reduces risk by 40-50%. Govts. should purchase & provide polypill at…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Emergency loading dose for heart attack patients stocked at 10,999 rural health facilities: T.N. Health Minister

Expressing concern over the rise in heart attacks among people after the COVID-19 pandemic, T.N. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Tuesday said that the State government, through a scheme, ‘’Idhayam Kappom’, has stocked the life-saving emergency loading dose at 10,999 rural health facilities: 8,173 health sub centres (HSCs) and 2,286…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023