As many as 250 patient deaths to be reviewed at South London hospital
The deaths of up to 250 patients who died following heart surgery at an NHS hospital are to be reviewed. All the patients underwent surgery at St George’s Hospital in
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Tag: Heart Disease
Scottish Government urged to bring back ‘life-changing’ stroke surgery
Doctors have urged the Scottish Government to bring back a “life-changing” procedure for stroke patients that removes blood clots from their brains. Medics say the thrombectomy surgery, which is available
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Over 8,000 women could have survived their heart attacks but for inequalities in care
More than 8,200 women in England and Wales could have survived their heart attacks had they simply been given the same quality of treatment as men, new research has found.
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Half of women likely to develop dementia, Parkinson’s or have a stroke – study
Half of women will develop dementia, Parkinson’s disease or have a stroke in their lifetime, new research suggests. About a third of men aged 45 and one in two women
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New study questions the effectiveness of statins among some older people
Statins are not effective at reducing heart disease and stroke among certain groups of elderly people, a new study suggests. The findings “do not support the widespread use of statins
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Webwatch: Adults urged to check heart attack and stroke risk with free online tool
Health officials have urged adults to check their risk of having a heart attack or stroke using a free online tool. The Heart Age Test, developed by experts, asks people
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Surge in heart attacks and strokes predicted as diabetes epidemic takes its toll
Heart attacks and strokes are set to soar over the coming years as the diabetes epidemic sweeping the nation takes its toll, a charity has warned. The growing number of
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Project aiming to map all of Britain’s defibrillators ‘could save thousands of lives’
Bystanders who witness someone going into cardiac arrest could soon become lifesavers thanks to a new project which aims to map all of Britain’s public defibrillators. Information about the availability
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Webwatch: Warning GP App could miss meningitis and heart attack symptoms
Fears have been raised over a new GP app missing symptoms of deadly illnesses by a former GP turned senior Tory MP. New Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons
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Low levels of psychological distress linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Low levels of psychological distress can increase the risk of developing some chronic diseases including arthritis, and types of heart and lung disease, according to new research. The study, led
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