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The one simple test that could reduce the risk of heart attacks and death

The team found more than 10,000 patients had high troponin levels, which indicates a heart injury, using the new test

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

AI could tackle ‘avoidable’ heart attack deaths, study finds

The tool also helped improve treatments plans for almost half of patients.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk, says British Heart Foundation

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk – BHF

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, study suggests

Doctors could soon use an algorithm developed using AI to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, research suggests.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Talking therapies could reduce future risk of heart disease, study suggests

The therapies can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Older adults who walk more ‘less likely to have a heart attack or stroke’

Walking an additional 500 steps per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure, research suggests.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Blood test to detect deadly heart inflammation could be available within a year

Experts say it could ‘revolutionise the way we diagnose myocarditis’, allowing early treatment and support.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Smart Heart: Man, 60, Found Out He Had Heart Condition After Trying On Smartwatch

Professor Sir Nilesh Samani  said more people need to be aware that the disease carries a heightened stroke risk.

Zenger · May 10, 2022