heart attacks

Traffic fumes may trigger heart attacks--study

A new study has found significant evidence that inhaling the ultra fine particles of traffic pollution can trigger a heart attack in susceptible people.

Researchers warn that car fumes elevate the risk of a cardiac arrest for up to six hours after exposure.

Women with stressful jobs more prone to heart ailments--study

As per the researchers of a new study, women who have stressful jobs/careers with little or no room for authority or creativity are twice more likely to suffer a heart attack as compared to those in less demanding jobs.

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These professional women are also more likely to suffer from strokes, cardiac arrest and high blood pressure due to their stressful work life.

While commenting on the study results, lead study researcher Dr. Michelle Albert, a cardiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, United States, said in a press release, “The big thing is, what’s happening to you now in terms of mental tension has long-term effects on your health.”

High triglyceride on the rise among Americans

Chicago, March 23: A disturbing new study highlights that many Americans have higher-than-recommended levels of the blood fats called triglycerides, a potential risk that can trigger a heart attack.

High triglyceride on the rise among Americans

Nearly one in five Americans has high levels of triglyceride and one-third have borderline symptoms. Unfortunately, most are blissfully unaware of the consequences, doing little to bring down the levels. People totally concentrate on LDL [bad cholesterol], tending to forget that high triglyceride levels lead to cardiovascular disease and early death.

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