Combination therapy can prolong life in severe heart disease

Common prescription drug prevents heart attack and stroke WITHOUT deadly risk

A COMMON prescription drug has been linked to lower rates of heart attack and stroke – with no increased risk of major bleeding, say scientists. Low-dose aspirin is recommended by the NHS to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who are at high risk of them. GettyP2Y12 inhibitor may be more effective for long term prevention than aspirin[/caption] Because aspirin helps to stop your blood from clotting, it can sometimes make you bleed more …

Study Shows Combination Therapy May Improve Survival in Severe Heart Disease

A new study has demonstrated that combining aortic valve replacement with targeted drug therapy significantly improves survival in patients suffering from both aortic stenosis and cardiac...

Combination therapy can prolong life in severe heart disease

Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk of death. Until now, treatment has consisted of valve replacement, while the deposits in the heart muscle, known as amyloidosis, often remain untreated.

Australian National Review - Sedentary Behavior After Heart Attack Increase Risk of Another

New research shows cardiac patients who sit more than 14 hours daily face double the risk of death. The line between life and death after a heart attack could be as simple as getting up and moving. Recent research shows that patients who sit for more than 14 hours a day have twice the risk of experiencing another cardiac event or dying within a year. However, replacing just 30 minutes of sitting with any form of activity can cut that risk in ha…

New method could help doctors spot and treat irregular heartbeat earlier

Atrial fibrillation—often called “AFib”—is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular or very fast way. This can be dangerous because it may cause blood to pool in the heart, leading to blood clots. These clots can travel to the brain and cause a stroke, making AFib a serious condition. In Europe, around […] The post New method could help doctors spot and treat irregular heartbeat earlier appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.