Tag Archive for 'heart-attack'

Learn your heart attack & stroke risk with new low-cost test

An inexpensive new blood test may be able to reveal your risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from UC San Francisco. Doctors hope to use the test to learn which heart disease patients are at the greatest risk of future problems, allowing them to be more aggressive in prescribing […]

Study: Severe psoriasis may increase heart attack risk

People with severe psoriasis — especially those under the age of 50 — have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. If you suffer from the skin disease be sure to discuss ways to improve your cardiovascular health with your doctor.
From JAMA and Archives […]