Cardiology
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National study looking at the impact of a family history on heart disease AAP - 13-04-2018
The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is leading the largest national study looking at the impact of a family history on heart disease. Cycling
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Research has shown brussels sprouts good for women's hearts AAP - 05-04-2018
A study of 950 elderly women has shown those who ate plenty of broccoli and brussels sprouts were less likely to be at risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Researchers have found vigorous exercise in childhood brings lasting benefits AAP - 28-03-2018
The impact of vigorous exercise during childhood may have been underestimated, with new research showing it could determine whether or not they survive a heart attack
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Research shows placenta cells new hope for stroke victims AAP - 20-02-2018
A world-first Australian study has found injections of placenta cells can reduce brain injury and aid recovery in stroke victims. Giving
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Diabetes doubles risk of sudden, unexpected heart death HealthTimes - 01-02-2018
New report reveals chilling link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease The 1.5 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes are twice
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Cardiac surgeons can safely use significantly less blood in heart operations AAP - 20-11-2017
Researchers have shown cardiac surgeons can save a significant amount of precious donated blood and still safely perform life-saving heart surgery.
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Researchers established a linked between hypertension and valve disorder AAP - 18-10-2017
For the first time, a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries.
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Australian scientists believe HDL cholesterol limits heart attack damage AAP - 12-10-2017
Australian researchers have demonstrated how a single injection of HDL cholesterol could stop heart cells dying following a heart attack. Australian
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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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