Heart Attack: 200 chest compressions could save your life - A heart attack victim should receive up to 200 chest compressions without interruption for the best chance of survival. It’s part of a new emergency...

Heart disease heart disease: - Less of a killer without the drugs - Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in the USA and the UK, and forecasters reckon it will soon be the major killer in every developed...

The heart disease that wasn’t - Six years ago, Mr C.B., a 45-year-old industrial worker, came to see me with an undefined cardiovascular condition. He had intermittent high blood pre...

Heart disease, part ii: - The kidney connection - Talking about heart disease, it seems that you're much more likely to develop it if you also have chronic kidney disease. In fact kidney health and f...

Nicotine patches: heart disease - Smokers who rely on nicotine patches or chewing gum to help them kick the habit may continue to run an increased risk of heart disease. ...

Folic acid link to heart disease - A lack of folic acid has been identified as a major cause of heart disease, along with smoking, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) and chole...

Heart disease - Have you ever wondered why the French are carefree about tobacco smoking and wine consumption? Their diet is high in sugars and fats, and vegetarianis...

Drugs for heart disease - There is a wide range of drugs that are designed either to reduce the risk of heart disease or prevent a reoccurrence.