The new findings in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes reveals that too few people covered by Medicare participated in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or acute heart event or surgery, particularly women, the elderly and non-white patients.
Breakthrough treatments for heart failures bring respite to millions
Americans are fighting their battle against heart disease, which is considered as the nation’s No. 1 killer. It is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Coffee lowers the risk of Atherosclerosis!
Coffee is consumed by people all around the world. It has always been a subject of debate whether coffee puts us at risk of heart attack and stroke. Recently, some researchers have studied this aspect in detail.
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Can Be Increased From 0 To 40% With New ECPR Protocol
The partnership between the Columbus Division of Fire and Columbus-based The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has led to the development of a new CPR protocol.