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9 May 2007
Blood test may indicate treatment for heart failure patients

A simple blood test could help identify heart failure patients in need of urgent treatment and close monitoring, say US researchers. more

16 April 2007
Sleep disorder increases death risk in heart failure patients

Heart failure patients with untreated sleep apnoea are more likely to die sooner than those without the sleep disorder, researchers have found. more

13 April 2007
Remote monitoring programs benefit heart failure patients

Telemonitoring and support programs can significantly benefit people with heart failure, researchers have found. more

16 March 2007
Meditation may benefit heart failure patients

Patients with congestive heart failure may improve their quality of life by practicing transcendental meditation, results of a US study suggest. more

6 March 2007
Whole grain breakfast cereals may reduce heart risk

Eating wholegrain, high-fibre cereals regularly for breakfast may reduce a person's risk of developing heart failure, researchers have found. more

19 February 2007
Gene therapy shows promise for heart failure patients

Researchers in the USA have successfully treated heart failure in animals using a technique that focuses on the adrenal gland instead of directly on the heart. more

12 February 2007
Hope for women with pregnancy-related heart failure

Study results suggest that a simple hormone-blocking drug may help prevent a rare form of heart failure, called peripartum cardiomyopathy, in pregnant women or those who have recently given birth. more

22 January 2007
Study to test effects of exercise in heart failure patients

A large international study is to evaluate the benefits of exercise for patients with heart failure, researchers report. more