Tag Archives: Heart

Heart attack: Drinking this amount of alcohol could trigger the deadly condition

A heart attack can be life threatening. The deadly condition occurs when a blood clot forms inside the artery after a fatty deposit has broken off from the artery wall. The heart is essentially a pump that keeps blood moving around the body. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body and… Read More: Heart attack: Drinking this amount of alcohol could trigger the… »

Heart Attack or Not? Apple Watch Might Give the Answer

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 — A doctor armed with your Apple Watch might be able to tell if you’re suffering from a heart attack, researchers report. A physician should be able to gather enough heart rhythm data by placing the watch’s sensors on different parts of your body, to judge whether a person is in… Read More: Heart Attack or Not? Apple Watch Might Give the Answer »

Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure

Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body’s natural heart rhythm. This study published in The Journal of Physiology today [Wednesday 13 November] holds great potential for designing more effective pacemakers in the future. In the UK alone, around 900,000 people are living with heart failure… Read More: Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure »