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Eye scans can detect heart issues ‘four years early’ Study
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Eye scans can detect heart issues ‘four years early’: Study

The study found that people with atrial fibrillation had thinner retinal tissue

Emily McGrath, British Heart Foundation
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Menopause, strength training and protecting women’s heart health

Around 4 million women in the UK are living with cardiovascular disease and the risk increases with menopause. Emily McGrath, a Senior Cardiac Nurse at British Heart Foundation (BHF), highlights how staying strong is key

Emily McGrath
CPPE to train pharmacists in supporting heart failure patients
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CPPE to train pharmacists in supporting heart failure patients

The programme is designed to help pharmacy teams build confidence and apply learning directly in everyday practice to improve patient outcomes

Definition of heart attack upgraded to tackle bias in women’s care
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Definition of heart attack upgraded to tackle bias in women’s care

The new consensus formally upgrades the clinical focus on three distinct types of heart attack that are up to 10 times more common in women

Sweetener used in chewing gum, toothpaste increases heart attack risk: Study
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Sweetener used in chewing gum, toothpaste increases heart attack risk: Study

Xylitol is added to artificially sweeten foods, beverages and oral care products

Shingles vaccine may lower heart attack, stroke risks: Study
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Shingles vaccine may lower heart attack, stroke risks: Study

Shingles is caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains dormant in the body after an earlier infection

Scotland launches heart and lung checks to identify those at risk
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Scotland launches heart and lung checks to identify those at risk

Delivered by Chest Heart and Stroke and supported by local NHS services, the scheme will see people take part in a range of health tests to assess heart and lung health

Thousands to benefit from new pill for serious heart condition
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Thousands to benefit from new pill for serious heart condition

Aficamten has been recommended by NICE and MHRA for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -- a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened and stiff