Heart/Cardiovascular News

Nordic walk improves heart health

Nordic walking enables heart failure patients to exercise more intensely than walking without poles.

Common antibiotic boosts death risk

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said.

Palpitations may signal heart risk

Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.

Sex after a heart attack is OK

Heart attack survivors are more likely to resume their sex lives if doctors reassure them it's safe, a new study shows.

Pot belly boosts heart risk

A larger waist-to-hip ratio matters even more than body-mass index when it comes to sudden cardiac death risk, a study has found.

The Cardiologist: heart questions

Heart disease is the number one killer in South Africa. Do you know enough about what causes heart disease, and how to prevent it?

Under 40 heart hassles

Irregular heart rhythms, palpitations and heart surgery - surely these symptoms don't really affect young, fit people? The Cardiologist tackles some surprising questions.

Lifestyle helps cut heart risk

A new study helps confirm that lifestyle also matters for people who have a genetically increased risk of premature heart disease.

Aspirin as effective as warfarin

Aspirin is just as effective as the blood-thinner warfarin in preventing stroke and death in heart failure patients with a normal heart rhythm, a landmark study indicates.

Device help babies with heart flaw

A cheap, simple device widely used to monitor blood oxygen can help save newborn babies with congenital heart defects, a study determined.