Study finds higher complication rate after heart attack in people with autoimmune disease

Study finds higher complication rate after heart attack in people with autoimmune disease

Research Highlights: After a heart attack, people with an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or psoriasis, were more likely to die, develop heart failure or have a second heart attack, according to an analysis of more than 1.6 million adults ages 65 and older covered by Medicare. People with autoimmune disease were … Read more

Heart attack: How often you go to the toilet daily signals your risk

Heart attack: How often you go to the toilet daily signals your risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as ischaemic heart disease, is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. CHD describes what happens when your heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. It’s often a precursor to having a heart attack. CHD is … Read more