Cardiology
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Death rate from heart disease is 60 per cent higher in rural and regional Australia AAP - 10-10-2017
New data released by the Heart Foundation shows the death rate from heart disease is 60 per cent higher in rural and regional Australia. Where
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Leading sports cardiologist say cardiac death risk no greater in athletes AAP - 08-09-2017
A leading Australian sports cardiologists says there is no conclusive evidence well-trained athletes like ironman champion Dean Mercer are more likely to suffer
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Australians are being urged to learn CPR AAP - 04-09-2017
More Australians are being urged to learn CPR, with a new survey showing one in five wouldn't know how to recognise a cardiac arrest. A
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Tackling deadly disease earns researchers Eureka Prize HealthTimes - 01-09-2017
Deadly rheumatic heart disease has almost halved worldwide, but the condition persists in areas of Australia where its prevalence is on par with some of the world’s
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An increase on heart attacks without any obvious risk factors AAP - 29-08-2017
There's been a dramatic increase in the number of Australians having heart attacks without any obvious risk factors. The heart attack that
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Disadvantaged kids may be at higher risk for heart disease later in life HealthTimes - 10-08-2017
Children from socially and economically disadvantaged families and neighbourhoods appear more likely to have thicker carotid artery walls, which in adults may indicate higher
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A drug used to treat diabetic patients has been shown to reduce risk of heart attack AAP - 13-06-2017
An Australian-led study of more than 10,000 diabetic patients has shown drug Invokana significantly cuts the risk of serious heart problems and kidney failure.
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New study shows obesity causes heart changes in young AAP - 29-05-2017
A high BMI is known to cause heart disease in mid-to-late life, but new research has revealed it can worsen cardiovascular health even in those as young as 17.
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Chocolate linked to lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation AAP - 24-05-2017
Research has found a link between regular chocolate consumption and a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter.
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Belief that eating saturated fat clogs the arteries was "plain wrong" AAP - 26-04-2017
It's time to stop demonising saturated fats and focus on healthy eating and exercise to prevent heart disease, experts says. The Heart
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Fighting for hearts and minds HealthTimes - 28-03-2017
The Stroke Foundation and Heart Foundation today brought together Members of Parliament from both sides to urge national action on one of Australia’s biggest killers
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Research shows women are "seemingly invisible" when it comes to heart disease AAP - 06-03-2017
There are concerns more Australian women are dying from heart disease than men because they are not being treated correctly. Australian clinicians
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Here are ways to keep your heart healthy AAP - 26-01-2017
Middle-aged Australians are encouraged to get their heads out of the sand and adopt some healthy lifestyle measures to ensure a healthy heart. THE BEST
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What is heart failure? It's not as common a cause of death as reports would have us believe HealthTimes - 25-01-2017
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A polymer patch designed to prevent heart attack AAP - 01-12-2016
The early development of a polymer patch that can be stuck on the heart marks a significant advance in heart attack research, say Australian scientists.
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A virtual nurse could save lives by preventing heart attacks AAP - 10-11-2016
Developers of a virtual nurse, which can be used on digital devices, believe helping people to spot heart attack symptoms could save live.
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Protein insights to help find heart disease cure HealthTimes - 26-07-2016
Research led by The Australian National University (ANU) has uncovered new insights into how the human genome gets through the daily grind with the help of RNA-binding
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Irregular heartbeat increases risk for stroke AAP - 08-07-2016
Up to 30 per cent of Australians with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that increases their risk of having a stroke, are undiagnosed.
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Study of sudden cardiac death has found a genetic link AAP - 23-06-2016
An Australian study of sudden cardiac death has found a genetic link that will lead to better prevention strategies for family members at high risk.
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Viagra reduces heart attack risk AAP - 16-06-2016
Used for treating erectile dysfunction, Viagra may also lower the risk of heart attacks or dying from heart failure, researchers say. Viagra
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