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Can people with heart disease exercise safely?
EurekAlert! - 29 Aug 2020 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) The first recommendations on sports and physical activity in all types of heart disease are launched today by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The document is published online in...
Heart rhythm disorders are best managed when patients are listened to
EurekAlert! - 29 Aug 2020 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk of stroke by fivefold. Patients with irregular heartbeats should choose the treatment plan with their h...
How to treat the most common heart attacks
EurekAlert! - 29 Aug 2020 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) One in five patients die within a year after the most common type of heart attack. European Society of Cardiology (ESC) treatment guidelines for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary sy...
What happens when babies with heart defects become adults?
EurekAlert! - 29 Aug 2020 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) More than 90% of babies born with heart defects survive into adulthood. As a result, there are now more adults living with congenital heart disease than children. These adults have a chro...