Cardiovascular diseases

Research suggests that hot flashes can be harmful to the heart

Hot flashes are not just uncomfortable but can also be dangerous for the heart resulting in cardiovascular diseases, a leading cause of mortality in women.

Oct 12, 2022, 19:20 PM IST

Long-term stress linked to increased risk of heart attack

"The levels of the stress hormone cortisol differed between people who have had a heart attack and those not affected. This suggests that cortisol in hair may be a new risk marker for heart attacks," said Tomas Faresjo from the Linkoping University in Sweden.

Feb 11, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Excess weight, body fat cause cardiovascular disease, study suggests

A recent study suggests that excess weight and body fat can cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases including aortic valve stenosis a condition in which the valve controlling the flow of blood from the heart to the body`s largest blood vessel (aorta) narrows and fails to open fully. 

Jun 14, 2019, 16:12 PM IST

US admits multiple molecular formulations effective in cardiovascular diseases: Industry

"When the Indian companies came out with multiple molecule formulations, the US and other advanced countries had vehemently opposed it but now they have started realizing and accepting the benefits of it," Vijay Shah, the chairman of the mega exhibition of the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India.

May 30, 2019, 10:52 AM IST