The latest Heart Disease News articles published daily. Includes news on all the different types of heart disease, including coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy,
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Kidney Function Decline Increases Risk Of Heart Failure And Premature Death
07 November 2009
Declining kidney function is linked to a higher risk of heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, and early death in individuals with or without kidney disease, according to a pair of studies appearing in an...
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Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
06 November 2009
Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN)...
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Health Minister Welcomes Torfaen's Hearty Lives Initiative, UK
06 November 2009
Health Minister Edwina Hart will attend the launch of a new initiative to reduce heart disease in Torfaen.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded £1.5million in funding and resources to Torfaen Local Health Board...
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