Century-old heart test beats high-tech diagnostic tools
June 15th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Doctors still swear by the reliability of the exercise stress test, a technology first developed in 1928, which is not only the most widely used diagnostic ... Read more...
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Alcohol can trigger dangerous palpitations
June 4th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS) "Holiday heart syndrome," first coined in 1978, refers to patients who experience a potentially dangerous form of palpitation after excessive drinking, especially during winter holidays. The ... Read more...
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Injectable gel to heal damaged hearts
February 22nd, 2012 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A new injectable hydrogel could safely and effectively heal any damage caused by heart attacks and help minimise invasive surgeries.
The hydrogel would open a new ... Read more...
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Device to revolutionise blood pressure measurement
February 21st, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) A new device is set to revolutionise the way a patient's blood pressure (BP) is measured.Developed by scientists at the University of Leicester and HealthSTATS - a medical ... Read more...
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Being glued to TV could upset your heart - fatally
January 11th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Beware - watching TV for extended periods could damage your heart, even if you are sweating it out in the gym.The study found the risk soared to 125 ... Read more...
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