In 2020, approximately 19.1 million people died of cardiovascular diseases globally, which amounted to an increase of 18.7 percent from 2010. In the United States, someone has a heart attack (myocardial infarction) every 40 seconds, and one in five people dies from heart disease every year. Among many cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction that is acute…
ABC News Executive Producer Dax Tejera Dies From Heart Attack
Dax Tejera, an executive producer (EP) at ABC News, has died from cardiac arrest on Dec. 23, just a few weeks ahead of his 38th birthday. “It’s with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share that our friend and colleague, Dax Tejera passed away suddenly of a heart attack last night. As EP…
ABC News Executive Producer Dax Tejera Dies at 37
Dax Tejera, an executive producer (EP) at ABC News, has died from cardiac arrest on Dec. 23, just a few weeks ahead of his 38th birthday. “It’s with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share that our friend and colleague, Dax Tejera passed away suddenly of a heart attack last night. As EP…
Can Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?
By Cara Murez A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen people who are at risk of stroke. Nearly 87% of strokes are the ischemic type, which happens when…
Former Miami Hurricanes Player Died of Heart Attack at Age 24, Examiner Reveals
Sam Bruce, a former University of Miami Hurricanes wide receiver, died at age 24 due to a heart attack he suffered in April, according to a medical examiner’s report. The report, released by the Broward County Medical Examiner and obtained by TMZ Sports, revealed Bruce’s cause of death was myocardial infarction, with the contributing factor…
‘The Godfather’ Legend James Caan Died From Combination of Heart Problems
The cause of death of James Caan, an American Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor, has been determined by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. According to Caan’s death certificate (pdf), issued by the department on July 21 and obtained by TMZ, the legendary actor died on July 6 at age 82 as a…
Could You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?
You may know more common signs of a heart attack, but there are subtle signs that may go unnoticed, leading to a risk of a more severe attack in the coming days. I’ll share some less common signs and what you can do to reduce your risk. Although there are several common symptoms of a…
Stories of Life-Threatening Heart Conditions
June 22, 2022
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Everyone in the United States has likely experienced heart disease, either personally or through a friend or family member. Approximately 659,000 individuals per year die from heart disease, and more than 800,000 suffer heart attacks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a disease that requires constant diligence because of its prevalence….
Study Finds Mechanism of Regeneration After Heart Attack, Potential Use as Treatment
A Canadian study has found the mechanism underlying regeneration of damaged heart tissue in zebrafish, with researchers optimistic that the findings may give rise to heart regeneration therapeutics for human use. “This discovery will make it possible to study the potential of this molecule for treatment purposes in people with heart damage,” one of the authors…
Engineered Protein Offers Hope in Mending Tissue Damage by Heart Attack, Stroke
June 9, 2022
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A study from the University of Texas brings new hope in repairing tissue injury caused by blocked blood flow brought on by a heart attack or stroke. Researchers at the university created a stem cell factor (SCF) designed to target the growth of blood vessels without causing adverse responses through allergic reactions, said the study published…
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