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The one simple test that could reduce the risk of heart attacks and death

The team found more than 10,000 patients had high troponin levels, which indicates a heart injury, using the new test

The Independent UK

New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation.

The Independent UK

AI could tackle ‘avoidable’ heart attack deaths, study finds

The tool also helped improve treatments plans for almost half of patients.

The Independent UK

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Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life.

The Independent UK

Study reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia

Researchers hope the discovery will accelerate development of treatments for the condition.

The Independent UK

Innovative heart condition drug recommended for NHS patients

Mavacamten would be used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with about 7,000 people expected to benefit.

The Independent UK

'My heart was racing and my arms felt like bricks. That's when I knew I was having a stroke'

Lee Pemberton wants to warn others of the symptoms after being lucky

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1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk, says British Heart Foundation

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

The Independent UK

1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk – BHF

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

The Independent UK

AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, study suggests

Doctors could soon use an algorithm developed using AI to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, research suggests.

The Independent UK

Talking therapies could reduce future risk of heart disease, study suggests

The therapies can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.

The Independent UK

Older adults who walk more ‘less likely to have a heart attack or stroke’

Walking an additional 500 steps per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure, research suggests.

The Independent UK

Blood test to detect deadly heart inflammation could be available within a year

Experts say it could ‘revolutionise the way we diagnose myocarditis’, allowing early treatment and support.

The Independent UK

Smart Heart: Man, 60, Found Out He Had Heart Condition After Trying On Smartwatch

Professor Sir Nilesh Samani said more people need to be aware that the disease carries a heightened stroke risk.

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‘Staggering rise in the number of people with stroke-inducing heart condition’

According to the study, the condition now outstrips the combined number of people diagnosed with the four most common types of cancer.

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