Heart attack deaths have decreased over a decade, cardiologists say

Heart attack deaths have decreased over a decade, cardiologists say

A “significantly” lower percentage of patients have died from heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases in Malta over the last decade – even though it remains the leading cause of death in the country and worldwide.The drop in fatalities may be due to increased early interventions, according to a recent study that analysed coronary procedures...

China claims major breakthrough in developing vaccine for stroke and heart attack

Vaccine ‘cocktail’ protects mice against build-up of plaque in arteries

Chinese scientists claim important breakthrough in developing vaccine for stroke and heart attack

Scientists in China have developed a potential vaccine to prevent the build-up of plaque in arteries that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart attacks.