Posts by European Society of Cardiology
Aspirin linked to increased heart failure risk
Aspirin use is associated with a 26 percent increase in heart failure risk in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition. …
Read Full ArticleIron deficiency in middle age is linked with higher risk of developing heart disease
Approximately 10 percent of new coronary heart disease cases occurring within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency …
Read Full ArticleLight-to-moderate coffee consumption associated with health benefits
Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease …
Read Full ArticleDrinking sufficient water could prevent heart failure
Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure. …
Read Full ArticleAlcohol use in young adults is associated with early aging of blood vessels
Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease. …
Read Full ArticleAerobic exercise maintains normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation
A six-month exercise program helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity of symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation …
Read Full ArticleNight shift work is linked to increased risk of heart problems
People who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation …
Read Full ArticleSimple foot test detects heart rhythm disorder diabetes patients
Atrial fibrillation can be detected during annual foot assessments in diabetes patients. …
Read Full ArticlePeople with heart rhythm disorders warned over cannabis use
A study of 2.4 million hospitalized cannabis users found that those with cardiac arrhythmias were 4.5 times more likely to die while in hospital …
Read Full ArticleHeart patients advised to move more to avoid heart attacks and strokes
A large study reveals that in people with cardiovascular risk factors, increasing activity levels is associated with a reduced likelihood of cardiovascular events and mortality. …
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