‘Flu vax can save aged from lungs, heart ailments’ | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Elderly are more prone to respiratory infectionsand timely flu vaccination—twice a year—can help protect them not just from lung-related problems but also reduce risk of heart attacks and other complications.This was emphasised by experts at Medanta Hospital during launch of its Geriatric Clinic on Tuesday.“Respiratory infections like pneumonia and influenza (flu) are especially dangerous … Read more

Lancet study calls for major shift in treatment of heart disease

New Delhi: The first signs of plaque build-up in arteries should be warning enough to hit the panic button and start appropriate measures rather than adopting the wait-and-watch approach to prevent a heart attack or stroke, say the latest Lancet Commission recommendations on rethinking coronary artery disease, signalling the need for a major shift in … Read more

Heart Attack Prevention: 5 Blood Tests To Detect Cardiovascular Problems In Your 20s

Heart attack risks increases after entering 20s, here are the top 5 blood tests that you must do to detect cardiovascular problems early. Heart Attack Deaths In 20s: Essential Blood Tests to Check Your Cardiovascular Health Heart Attack Death Prevention: Heart attacks are among the top 10 major causes of death globally. According to current … Read more