A blood pressure reading in a GP’s surgery may not be the most accurate way of predicting the chances of suffering a heart attack, according to a study.
Showing posts with label Heart Diseases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heart Diseases. Show all posts
Blood pressure readings in GP surgeries ‘may not predict heart problems’ - The Telegraph 25th November 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Pioneering heart unit to expand - BBC Health News 24th November 2008
A heart unit that pioneered a technique the government says could save hundreds of lives a year, says it will have to expand to cope with demand.
Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital was part of a trail using emergency angioplasty on heart attack victims.
Last month, a Department of Health study concluded the trial had been a success.
Bad bosses may damage your heart - BBC Health News 25th November 2008
Inconsiderate bosses not only make work stressful, they may also increase the risk of heart disease for their employees, experts believe.
A Swedish team found a strong link between poor leadership and the risk of serious heart disease and heart attacks among more than 3,000 employed men.
Doctors warn schoolgirl addict to ’stop drinking Red Bull or you will die’ - Daily Mail 21st November 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
A girl of 13 who drank up to 50 energy drinks a week has been warned to beat her addiction or risk a heart attack.
Naomi Haynes had always liked the buzz she got from the caffeine-laced drinks.
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