Heart failure

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

Many don't consume enough water on regular days, even when it's cold, and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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 Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024

Medical experts warn hostages’ condition in Gaza captivity raise grave health concerns

 Businesswoman sitting on her desk in an office (illustrative).

Sitting, lying down for too long may increase heart related issues - study

Dr. Feras Khaliel, head of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, September 12, 2024.

Saudi hospital performs first fully robotic heart transplant in groundbreaking 2.5 hour operation


Pulse check: Beating heart disease

Dr. Donna Zfat-Zwas, a cardiologist and the director of the Linda Joy Pollin Cardiovascular Wellness Center for Women at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, delves into women's heart health.

Pulse check: Beating heart disease

Unveiling hidden heart conditions: A must-know guide

Dr. Eyal Ben Asa provided valuable insights into global heart disease on International Heart Day last week, spanning topics from heart mechanics to pericarditis risks

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Encounters with radiant light: CPR survivors share their experiences

A study found 40% of cardiac arrest survivors had vivid experiences while unconscious, some recognizing their own death.

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Woman suffers heart attack while driving, saved by Magen David Adom

Nurit Moses suffered from cardiac arrest while driving, but her life was saved thanks to Magen David Adom's quick emergency response.

 Nurit Moses with the MDA responders who saved her life.

Concerned about heart disease? Check your saliva - study

An increased white blood cell count could be an early warning sign of heart conditions to come.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

These warning signs mean you could be at risk of a heart attack

A heart attack is more than just chest pain: Learn to identify the subtle clues of an impending heart attack.

Learn to identify the signs that you may be about to have a heart attack

Weekend sports enthusiast? Your heart may be healthier than most

Limited weekday time for exercise? Don't worry, you're still improving your heart health significantly.

 Exercise can significantly improve your heart health, even if you only do it on the weekend

NY man escapes police custody from fifth-floor hospital window

Authorities theorize that the man tied the towels he requested together before using them to rappel down the side of the hospital.

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Israel’s MDA brought man back to life after dying twice using new tech

This technology has the power to significantly improve patient outcomes. Indeed, the MDA notes that it “could make survival rates for cardiac events appreciably higher.”

 The ECMO ambulance enables doctors from Shamir Medical Center and paramedics from Magen David Adom to bypass a cardiac arrest patient’s heart and lungs, providing the medical team with more time to resuscitate them by providing the patient’s organs with crucial oxygen.

100-year-old woman suffers sudden cardiac arrest in Holon, saved by United Hatzalah volunteers

Following rounds of chest compressions, the woman’s pulse returned.

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Apple Watch saves Cincinnati woman's life as she sleeps

This young woman's life was saved from a pulmonary embolism thanks to this handy Apple Watch feature.

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