Skipping meals increases risk for heart attack survivors
26 April, 2019Heart attack survivors who skip breakfast or eat dinner close to bedtime are four to five times more likely to die, have another heart attack or have angina.
Shiftwork increases heart disease risk
08 April, 2019A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers.
Blood test used to ID heart attacks is flawed
22 March, 2019The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Eggs are bad for your heart — it's no yolk
18 March, 2019A major long-term study has found that eggs do increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Researchers recommend eating fewer eggs — but not giving them up.
Over 40 and male? Start doing push-ups
28 February, 2019Middle-aged men able to do 40 push-ups are at low risk of a cardiovascular event. Indeed, push-ups are more effective than treadmills at identifying CVD risk.
Thousands of heart patients at high risk of second event
26 February, 2019Report: Patients who've had a heart attack are twice as likely to die prematurely compared to the general population, in part due to sub-optimal care.
Over 70? Avoid unnecessary aspirin
21 September, 2018A landmark Australian-led trial has found that doctors should not prescribe low-dose daily aspirin to the elderly unless there is a clear medical benefit.
Bring the pressure down: new pill reduces hypertension
15 August, 2018A new three-in-one pill to reduce high blood pressure could change the way hypertension is treated globally.
New arrhythmia guidelines released
02 August, 2018In the past decade, deaths from atrial fibrillation — the major cause of stroke — have increased by 82%. New guidelines seek to counter this.
Adrenaline risk for cardiac patients
25 July, 2018Adrenaline doubles the risk of severe brain damage in cardiac arrest patients and only increases their chance of survival by 1%.
Marriage wards off heart disease
29 June, 2018Marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke, as well as influence who is more likely to die of it.
Open heart surgery impacts Vit D levels
15 March, 2018A vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.
Sex post-heart attack: it's time to talk
16 February, 2018The Heart Foundation is encouraging health professionals to talk to heart attack survivors about sex and intimacy.
Your coffee addiction is safe — but ditch the cake
23 November, 2017Moderate coffee drinking "more likely to benefit health than to harm it", say experts.
High blood pressure the culprit behind common heart valve disorder
20 October, 2017The discovery could have major implications for patient treatment.
