Heart Attack

Gujarat: 41-year-old cardiologist, who performed 16,000 surgeries, dies of heart attack

The sudden demise of Dr Gandhi left the city in a state of shock and mourning. In the evening, hundreds of mourners accompanied him on his final journey to a crematorium, paying their respects to the doctor renowned for his numerous successful surgeries

Research reveals heart attacks most common on this day of the week; details inside

According to study, between 2013-18, doctors at Belfast Health, Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons analysed data specimen of 10,528 patients admitted with the most serious heart attack

Don’t skip leg day at the gym; it could help save your life. Here’s how

A new study reveals that stronger quadriceps – a muscle in the legs – can save you from congenital failure after a heart attack. The findings are significant as the number of those suffering from cardiovascular diseases has increased the world over

Ditch the Diet Cola: Why using sugar alternatives won't help you lose weight

The WHO said that substituting sweeteners for sugar does not aid in long-term weight management. According to the global health body, it may increase the risk of a number of illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorder

How a new wrist-worn device could detect a heart attack

The new wrist-worn troponin detector could prove useful for detecting heart attacks in GP surgeries, or for emergency services who first attend to a patient with chest pain. It also means patients would not have to wait for blood samples to be sent to the laboratory and results at hospitals

Can zero-calorie sweetener, erythritol, increase the risks of heart attack and stroke?

A study by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic has found that erythritol, an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute, can lead to stroke, heart attack, blood clotting, and even death in people who had existing risk factors for heart disease

Cardiac arrest: 5S prevention for a healthy heart

Early recognition, prompt treatment, and adherence to preventive measures are crucial to improving outcomes and saving lives from cardiac arrest

Advanced heart failure: Can one live a normal life with LVADs?

A LVAD device helps a patient lead a more active life. It becomes a new way of life. While it may take some time to get used to having a LVAD, but it also improves the patient's strength and ability to participate in activities

Former athletes face increased risk of high blood pressure and heart attack

It is useful to stay attached to sports after retirement. In addition to regular cardiovascular screening, one should maintain a regular exercise routine in tune with one’s age

Actor Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi dies during workout: Why heart attacks while exercising are becoming common?

It happened to comic Raju Sivastava. Now TV actor Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi has collapsed during a workout session at the gym. Health experts advise people to go undergo health check-ups before opting for strenuous exercise regimes