Heart attack
One Unit Temperature Drop Over 2-6 Days Raises Heart Attack Risk By 10%: Study
The latest study examined the short-term effects of lower air temperature and cold spells on the risk of hospitalization from various types of myocardial infarction. Recent Recreational Drug Use In ICU Patients Triples Risk Of Repeat Cardiovascular Events: Study
The study explored how recent recreational drug use affects the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including death, over a year in nearly 1,400 patients admitted to ICUs across France. Sugar Substitute Erythritol Raises Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke: Study
Adding more evidence to the increased risk associated with sugar substitutes, researchers of a recent study have identified that erythritol, a common low-calorie sweetener, could raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Xylitol Sweetener Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke: Study Finds
Xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol found in plants, is a sugar substitute used in candies, gums, baked goods, and toothpaste. Know Signs Of Heart Attack: How Are They Different In Men And Women?
Heart attacks don't discriminate, which is why it is crucial to understand how the signs might vary between the genders. Simple Blood Test Can Predict Risk Of Heart Attack In Next 6 Months
Researchers have now found that a simple blood test, when coupled with an online tool, can predict a person's risk of a heart attack within the next six months. Do You Regularly Wake Up To An Alarm? It Could Raise Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases
Waking up to an alarm could raise blood pressure, which could elevate the risk for adverse cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack, a new study has revealed. Regular Marijuana Use Linked To Elevated Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke
People who use marijuana regularly are at increased risk of heart failure, stroke and heart attack, according to two independent preliminary studies that will be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. Traditional Chinese Medicine 'Tongxinluo' As An Add-On Therapy May Help Patients Recover After Heart Attack
Tongxinluo, a compound made from extracts of plants and insects, has been in use in Chinese medicine for treating heart attacks. Even Short-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Can Increase Risk Of Strokes, Says Study
Researchers found that higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide showed a notable 28% increase in stroke risk, while high ozone levels indicated a 5% increase. Carbon monoxide was linked to a 26% increase, and sulfur dioxide, 15%.