Lynn Mackay-Thomas, the chief executive of the BSH, issued a stark warning: “We are facing a tsunami of hospital admissions if we do not systematically find those with heart failure early or at highest risk of developing heart failure.” She emphasised the urgency of the situation: “It’s a ticking time bomb. A national, sustainable and … Read more
Medical experts have sounded the alarm over a subtle sign that could signal grave heart failure risks, the leading cause of death in the UK. Alarmingly, many individuals are oblivious to the loss of this sense but, if you’re unable to wake up and smell the roses, you could be at risk of serious heart … Read more
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — A recent study from the American College of Cardiology found that stress and depression in young and middle-aged women significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers are unsure why there’s a direct correlation between mental health and cardiovascular disease in women. However, what is evident is that women with chronic anxiety, … Read more
In the summer months, the rising temperatures can bring about some changes to the body. Sweating and feeling thirstier than usual are both side effects of exposure to hotter weather. Some people might also notice their ankles become more swollen than usual. This is known medically as oedema, and it can occur when the heat … Read more
A pioneering drug that targets a life-threatening heart condition is “a beacon of hope” for thousands of sufferers, says a businessman given five years to live. Peter Salussolia, 80, from South West London, was diagnosed with transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in 2018. The potentially fatal condition causes clumps of protein to build up in the heart, … Read more
When it comes to health conditions many of the telltale symptoms we experience have some link to the part of the body affected. As an example, one of the giveaway signs of lung cancer is a persistent cough, while bowel cancer can lead to blood appearing in your poo. In other cases though, you may … Read more
Amidst the surging rates of heart failure across Canada, experts say the urgency for accurate prognostic tools has never been more needed. Yet, within this challenging landscape, promise is emerging from the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in Toronto have unveiled SEATTLE HF, an AI system demonstrating precision … Read more
Last year was the most deadly non-pandemic year for excess deaths – those above the five year average – since the Second World War. Research published tomorrow (Sunday) by scientists at Oxford University shows that while cancer and dementia deaths have fallen, deaths from heart and circulatory problems are spiralling. This includes deaths from heart … Read more
Around one in four people in the UK die from cardiovascular disease. This refers to any disease or condition that affects the heart or circulatory system. One such condition is heart failure, which occurs when the organ is unable to pump blood around the body properly. This is usually because it has become too weak … Read more
Amid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas, having triumphed over a harrowing battle with heart failure a little over two years ago. Pichler, a two-time world champion bobsledder, was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 during a visit to the University Health Network’s … Read more
