Heart attack

Diabetes has become epidemic in India, needs urgent attention: Health expert

"Stroke, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. Heart attack, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. That's why it is so important. It is an epidemic.

Jun 17, 2018, 15:41 PM IST

BJP MP Bandaru Dattatreya’s 21-year-old son Bandaru Vaishnav dies of heart attack

Twenty one-year-old son of former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bandaru Dattatreya's son, Bandaru Vaishnav, died after suffering a heart attack.

May 23, 2018, 06:28 AM IST

Man dies of heart attack after sending son to appear for NEET in Kerala

Father of an aspirant of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), passed away after suffering a heart attack in Ernakulam in Kerala on Sunday.

May 06, 2018, 14:34 PM IST

Flu, pneumonia may increase risk of heart attack, stroke in older adults: Study

A new study has found that aged people who are diagnosed with flu or pneumonia are six times more likely to suffer from heart attack or stroke in the days after infection.

Mar 22, 2018, 18:18 PM IST

Narendra Jha: A talent that remained divorced from stardom

Last year, Narendra was part of both the Republic Day releases 'Raees' and 'Kaabil' -- and he was equally engaging in both. 

Mar 14, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Narendra Jha's untimely demise shocks Bollywood and TV industry

Several Bollywood and television celebrities took to Twitter and expressed their grief.

Mar 14, 2018, 19:21 PM IST

Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

The effects of the common infections were of similar magnitude among the people suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol, researchers said.

Mar 14, 2018, 17:45 PM IST

Celebs mourn Pyarelal Wadali's sudden demise

Pyare Lal Wadali was admitted to the hospital on Monday following a complaint of chest pain.

Mar 09, 2018, 22:27 PM IST

Young men more likely to die from heart attacks on weekends

While heart attacks are different from cardiac arrests, the former increases the risk of the latter by a huge margin. 

Mar 06, 2018, 16:59 PM IST

Sridevi didn't have any history of a heart ailment, says brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor

Her last film 'Mom' created quite an impact amongst the critics and viewers alike. 

Feb 25, 2018, 13:37 PM IST

Sridevi's mortal remains will arrive in Mumbai on Monday, fans gather outside her Lokahandwala residence

Sanjay Kapoor and other family members have reportedly flown to the UAE after learning about the incident.

Feb 25, 2018, 12:35 PM IST

'New toolkit improves heart attack care in Indian hospitals'

The Acute Coronary Syndrome Quality Improvement in Kerala (ACS QUIK) study represents the largest randomised trial in cardiovascular medicine in India to date, researchers said.

Feb 14, 2018, 19:27 PM IST

Vitamin D3 may heal or prevent damage to your heart

Several diseases, including high blood pressure, build-up of fats, cholesterol in and on the artery walls, and diabetes, can cause damage to the cardiovascular system thus increasing the risk of heart attack.

Jan 31, 2018, 18:19 PM IST

UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari suffers heart attack, rushed to hospital from Banda jail

UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari was rushed to a hospital from Banda jail in a critical condition.

Jan 09, 2018, 13:56 PM IST

Beware, older adults! Winters can prove to be lethal for you

Various studies over the years have shown that hospitalization and mortality rates for heart failure patients are higher during the winter.

Jan 03, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Beware! Profuse sweating without could be an early sign of heart attack

Pumping blood through the body becomes more difficult when the heart becomes weaker, so the body uses more energy to deliver the blood supply.

Dec 15, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

Daily consumption of cheese linked to reduction in heart attack, stroke risk

All cheese is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins which help protect against cardiovascular disease.

Dec 03, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Baldness, premature greying may up heart disease risk in men

While diabetes mellitus, hypertension, family history of premature coronary artery disease, central obesity, higher body mass index, dyslipidaemia and smoking were predictors of coronary artery disease it was to a lesser extent than male-pattern baldness, premature greying, and obesity.

Nov 30, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Indians' lung capacity 30% lower than North Americans, Europeans: Scientist

A report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) yesterday says every third child in Delhi has impaired lungs.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Initiative launched to reduce cardiovascular disease-related deaths

In urban areas, around 40 percent people with hypertension are aware of their condition and only around 20 percent have their blood pressure under control, an official statement by the Health Ministry said.

Nov 29, 2017, 00:08 AM IST