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The relationship between how mental health is affected following a cardiac event
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 17, 2024 Source:What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research Reference:Long-Term Socioeconomic and Mental Health Changes After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Women and Men
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Causal relationship remains to be determined for a blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months. Authors of the study recommend further evaluation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 23, 2024 Source:A simple blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months Reference:Markers of imminent myocardial infarction
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Carrying emergency Aspirin for use for suspected heart attack can help reduce the risk of further heart damage. If used, you must call 911 for further assessment and treatment.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2024 Source: Bill found this company that sells the FOBS. Not an endorsement. For example purposes only.
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Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2023 Source:Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows Reference:Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
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1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 19, 2023 Source:1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds
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Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2023 Source:Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it Reference:Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
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A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says. Adds to reasons within the guidelines why it is not recommended for primary prevention of heart attack.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 21, 2023 Source:A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says..
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Singapore MOH: Avoid strenuous physical activities 1 week after your COVID vaccine for fear that you will suffer a heart attack/myocarditis based on one incident of a 16 yo boy who was exceeding his weight lifting limit. Precautionary principle alert!
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 8, 2021 Source:Avoid swimming, jogging first week after COVID jabs, housework safe: MOH