Heart attack

IDF rolls out innovative blood test to spot heart attack risk years in advance

The move places the IDF at the forefront of public bodies in Israel applying advanced preventive medicine, as the test is not yet part of routine screening in the health funds.

Illustration of a blood test.
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THE MAYO CLINIC headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota: Though being overweight or obese is certainly a risk factor and increases one’s odds of suffering a cardiac event, the Mayo Clinic cites data that 15-30% of thin people will get heart disease, the writer notes.

It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion

Hernán Damiani

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This simple action could help reduce the risk of heart disease

Climbing just 50 steps a day can cut your heart disease risk by 20%.


Parkinson's, heart attacks, and strokes: The high stakes of misdiagnosis

Between 5-10% of medical diagnoses worldwide are incorrect, with severe consequences.


Unveiling hidden heart conditions: A must-know guide

Dr. Eyal Ben Asa provided valuable insights into global heart disease on International Heart Day last week, spanning topics from heart mechanics to pericarditis risks


How can you help stop a heart attack?

Cardiologist offers heart-healthy tips for eating right and exercising.


Woman 'died' for 27 minutes. Here's what happened when she returned

Tina Hines was declared dead for nearly 30 minutes. When she woke up, she wrote this two-word message.


Encounters with radiant light: CPR survivors share their experiences

A study found 40% of cardiac arrest survivors had vivid experiences while unconscious, some recognizing their own death.


7 minutes of afterlife: A 60-year-old's revelation and return from death

A man suffered cardiac arrest, died briefly, and described the sensations of his near-death experience.


Woman suffers heart attack while driving, saved by Magen David Adom

Nurit Moses suffered from cardiac arrest while driving, but her life was saved thanks to Magen David Adom's quick emergency response.

 Nurit Moses with the MDA responders who saved her life.

Concerned about heart disease? Check your saliva - study

An increased white blood cell count could be an early warning sign of heart conditions to come.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

These warning signs mean you could be at risk of a heart attack

A heart attack is more than just chest pain: Learn to identify the subtle clues of an impending heart attack.

Learn to identify the signs that you may be about to have a heart attack