The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Sensors on shop trolleys that detect irregular heartbeat ‘could save lives’

Research by UK scientists identified people who were unaware that they had the condition who went on to see a cardiologist.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

'If someone told me you could die doing an exercise you loved, I'd have been surprised - then it almost happened to me'

“I was incredibly lucky doctors managed to save me then and I’m still incredibly lucky to be alive”

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2023

What is heart disease? Signs and symptoms as study finds blood thinner to be helpful drug

These findings are likely to impact the medications doctors prescribe to their patients

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023

Residents near airports may be slightly more at risk from heart attacks – study

Imperial College London researchers analysed hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases among residents under Heathrow’s flight paths.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Glasgow doctor in 17-hour walk to make 'intimidating' operating theatre welcoming for kids

Dr Alyson Walker, a cardiac anaesthetist at Glasgow Children's Hospital, has set off from her Scotstoun home this morning and will carry on walking until sunset to raise vital funds.

Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023

Migraine Sufferers At Higher Risk Of Stroke And Heart Attack, Especially Women

New research warns that women with debilitating headaches may face a slightly higher risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke.

Zenger · Jun 20, 2023

Medics fear COVID vaccine link to cricketer Shane Warne's sudden death

LONDON: A leading UK-based Indian-origin consultant cardiologist and an Australian medic said on Tuesday that they fear the sudden death last year of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne may have been precipitated by the COVID mRNA vaccine that he had taken approximately nine months prior.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023

Scots coach driver dies from heart attack after falling unwell during shift

James Cowan sadly passed away on Friday, June 16 after becoming unwell on-shift.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023

Tributes paid to Irish teen who died after holiday tragedy in hotel bathroom

His post-mortem has since found he had an undiagnosed heart condition

Irish Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Co Derry teen who died on holiday had no idea he had hidden condition, family say

Daniel Smyth, from Coleraine, was unaware he had 'ticking time bomb' heart condition

Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023