A new single daily pill which could protect people against heart attacks and strokes is being under test.
Heart Attack - Overview
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
The idea was first suggested in 2003 when scientists said its widespread use "would have a greater impact on the prevention of disease in the western world than any other single intervention."
If the latest trial turns out to be successful, the pill could be offered on prescription for the over 50s within two years.
Stroke – Early Warning Signs - Risk Factor - Rehab - Treatment
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Animation of heart attack symptoms
Heart attack can cause symptoms such as Chest pain or discomfort, Shortness of breath and pain in neck, back, arm, or shoulder and is due to blockage of blood supply to the heart muscles
Heart attack can cause symptoms such as Chest pain or discomfort, Shortness of breath and pain in neck, back, arm, or shoulder and is due to blockage of blood supply to the heart muscles
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Heart Attack Risk
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the risk of a heart attack goes up by 60 percent,just after a year of the initial diagnosis, reveals a new study.
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the risk of a heart attack goes up by 60 percent,just after a year of the initial diagnosis, reveals a new study.
