In memory of Sir Roger Moore, Patron of STARS
With the death of Sir Roger Moore, STARS (Syncope Trust – sister charity to the Arrhythmia Alliance) has lost one of its most loyal and...
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
Magnesium’s role in the heart
Magnesium is one of the electrolytes that plays a role in the heart’s electrical functioning. Research seems to support this conclusion, since studies show that...
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent and unpredictable seizures. Seizures are characterized by groups of neurons being activated simultaneously, leading to...
Diesel fumes trigger nerves in lungs
Diesel fumes, which are a major component of air pollution in European cities, trigger respiratory reflexes which could potentially worsen underlying conditions, such as asthma....
Life and death on the operating table
Rebecca Wallersteiner reviews “Fragile Lives: A Heart Surgeon’s Stories of Life and Death on the Operating Table” by Stephen Westaby – at the cutting edge...
Self-monitoring to reduce risk of AF-related stroke
AF or ‘atrial fibrillation’ is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and is a leading cause of AF-related stroke. AF is responsible for 20 per...
Should you take blood pressure pills in the morning?
Should you take blood pressure pills first thing? When it comes to taking certain medications for cardiovascular health, there is an optimum ‘time slot’ in...
How to do the FAST test by The Stroke Association
How to do the FAST test video runs through each stage of the FAST test to help you identify the most common signs of stroke....
Sudden cardiac death in young people
Every week, 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. In 80%...
Women with aortic aneurysms do worse than men
Although suffering an abdominal aortic aneurysm is four to six times more common in men than women, mortality rates for women undergoing surgery for an...
