A cold forecast could someday help hospitals and ambulance teams prepare for an increase in cardiac emergencies. New research from Hungary has found that changes in weather, especially lower temperatures, can help predict when more people than usual may suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital. The nationwide study examined more than 114,000 cases recorded over […]

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A pacemaker may have different implications for women and men after a common heart valve procedure, according to new research from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Austria. The findings could help doctors provide more personalized care before and after treatment. The study focused on transcatheter aortic valve implantation, or TAVI. This procedure replaces […]

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Regular aerobic exercise is one of the most effective ways to protect the heart. Activities such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming and running make the heart beat faster and help the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. Over time, aerobic activity can help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and support healthy blood sugar control. It […]

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