Heart Attack

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A bystander in a Kerala hospital has to be on his or her toes all the time. (PTI Photo)

Shashi Warrier | The fitness of the bystander

Off goes the bystander on a hundred-metre sprint to the pharmacy, which is always at the far end of the hospital.

12 Feb 2023 12:55 AM

Doctors have noticed a rise in anxiety disorders over the years. With an increasing number of people suffering from panic attacks, here’s a lowdown on how to identify an attack and how to handle it right. Picture used for representational purpose (pixabay)

When fear overwhelms

A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear that triggers many physical reactions.

17 Feb 2020 12:41 AM

File picture of people protesting after Singh’s death.

‘Why suspend cops if heart attack killed Singh?’

The interveners have stated that Singh was of a young age and had not complained of heart problems before this incident.

13 Feb 2020 5:53 AM

The study findings, published in the British Journal of -- Clinical Pharmacology. (Photo: ANI)

General practitioners may play significant role in prevention of hear issues

Studies reveal that general practitioners may help in preventing cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2019 9:30 AM

Eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising regularly may be especially important for women with a history of premature menopause. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay))

Women who attain menopause before 40 at risk of heart disease

Early menopause may raise the risk of cardiovascular issues: Study.

12 Nov 2019 11:41 AM

Heart disease is the world’s leading killer and high cholesterol is a key risk factor — but not the only one. (Photo: AP)

US sees drop in over cholesterol levels

Cholesterol levels dropping in US, but many still need care.

12 Nov 2019 11:10 AM

Damage to the heart from other heart diseases, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, can increase the risk for AFib, but sometimes the root cause is unknown. (Photo: ANI)

American Indians often diagnosed with irregular heartbeat

Studies reveal that irregular heartbeat more common in American Indians.

22 Oct 2019 10:16 AM

'My father was ill for a long time.The doctors had suggested him to undergo bypass surgery. We could not arrange proper treatment for him as we could not money from our accounts in the bank,' Prem Dhara, his son, said. (Photo: File | Representational)

One more PMC Bank account holder dies of heart-attack, 'No money for treatment': son

Murlidhar Dhara, was suffering from a heart-related ailment for a long time and was to undergo the bypass surgery.

18 Oct 2019 7:24 PM

According to a study, heart failure clinics are associated with reductions in hospitalization and death rates. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Heart Failure clinics are the need of the hour: Experts

Heart failure is becoming an endemic in the country, affecting an estimated 8-10 million people.

17 Oct 2019 9:30 AM

A depositor of the troubled Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank died of a cardiac arrest on Tuesday due to stress, his family in Mumbai has said. (Photo: ANI)

Another PMC Bank depositer dies of heart attack, family says he was under stress

Fattomal Punjabi is reportedly the second customer of PMC Bank to die in less than 24 hours.

16 Oct 2019 9:00 AM

He died of a heart attack at around 12.30 pm when he left from home to visit the bank to withdraw money.

PMC Bank scam: 2nd depositor dies of heart attack

The deceased, Fattomal Punjabi has an account with the PMC bank’s Mulund branch.

16 Oct 2019 2:04 AM

Sanjay Gulati, a resident of suburban Oshiwara, went to a protest march held outside a city court on Monday morning and had been under stress because of his deposit being stuck, said Manali Narkar, who was among the agitating depositors. (Photo: Twitter)

Ex-Jet Airways employee with Rs 90L in PMC Bank dies of heart attack after protest

According to reports in a section of media, Gulati lost his job after the grounding of Jet Airways and is survived by a specially-abled son.

15 Oct 2019 12:17 PM

It's important to know the difference between heart attack and heart failure. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Heart attack versus heart failure: Differentiated

The most commonly confused heart diseases are different from one another.

01 Oct 2019 5:08 PM

Stenting helps in opening up blocked passageways. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Technique to prevent future heart attacks found

Here's what can reduce risk of future heart attacks.

30 Sep 2019 1:13 PM

The pill contained low doses of three blood pressure drugs and a cholesterol drug. (Photo: AP)

Combination pill for heart attack to make splash in US

Will combo pill catch on in US to prevent heart attacks?

19 Sep 2019 11:50 AM

The man, identified as M Xavier, had travelled to the Loiret region in 2013 for his employer TSO, a railway construction company, where he had sex with a 'complete stranger'. (Representational Image)

Man dies while having sex on office trip, Court says 'workplace accident'

The man suffered a heart attack while having sex and died, The Local France reported, citing local media.

13 Sep 2019 12:39 PM

Occasional napping, once to twice weekly, was associated with an almost halving in attack/stroke/heart failure risk. (Photo: ANI)

Impact of daytime napping on heart health

Studies reveal that daytime napping lowers risk of heart attack.

10 Sep 2019 9:30 AM

There are a few signs that can indicate a CAD and identifying it on time can be the difference between life and death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Signs that your artery is blocked

Here are a few signs of blockages in your arteries to watch out for and be wary of a heart attack.

09 Sep 2019 6:45 PM

Both men and women present with an array of symptoms, but our study shows that so-called typical symptoms in women should always be seen as a red flag for a potential heart attack. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myths about atypical heart attack symptoms for women squashed

Women having heart attacks show identical key symptoms as men: Study.

22 Aug 2019 12:30 PM

A carpender, named Anand, was travelling on the MMTS train from Hitech City in Hyderabad during which he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. (Photo: Representative)

Ambulance door stuck for 10 minutes, patient dies in Hyderabad

‘The door was stuck for a few minutes, but by the time we tried to give him emergency care, patient was already dead,’ a paramedic said.

21 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

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