by clinicadmin | Dec 15, 2016 | Heart Disease
Concerns about beta-blockers Beta-blocker drugs for high blood pressure almost double the chances of a heart attack, and even death in patients who are undergoing general surgery. What are the risks? The risk is even worse if the drugs are taken in combination with...
by clinicadmin | Nov 9, 2016 | Heart Disease
How does it work? Garlic extract can clear the arteries of plaque, usually the precursor of a heart attack. It slows the accumulation of ‘soft plaque’ by up to 80 per cent, and reduces the amount of fatty deposits in the arteries, a new study has found. Researchers...
by clinicadmin | Oct 14, 2016 | Heart Disease
Is it effective as a statin? For people at low risk of developing heart disease, an apple a day is just as effective as a cholesterol-lowering statin, a leading heart specialist says. The facts More than 80 per cent of cardiovascular disease is attributable to...
by clinicadmin | Sep 29, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Heart Disease
Is it good for blood pressure? A glass of beetroot juice every day improves your blood pressure, even if you’re elderly and you’ve already suffered heart failure. The juice, rich in inorganic nitrates, also improves your endurance for aerobic exercise. How much should...
by clinicadmin | Sep 30, 2015 | Heart Disease
Can fructose in drinks and ready-meals lead to heart failure?Fructose – often used as a ‘healthier’ alternative sweetener in fruit juices and drinks – can trigger uncontrolled growth of the heart, leading to heart failure, new research has found.What has...
by clinicadmin | Jul 10, 2015 | Heart Disease
Can almond nuts help?Recent research suggests almond nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping the arteries healthy. By increasing the amount of antioxidants in the blood stream, reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow, almonds can help your heart....
