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http://heart.bmj.com/content/97/10/810.abstract?sid=0f342578-17e2-46a1-9ee4-8529eaf7bc68 How can you detect a heart attack during coronary bypass (CABG) surgery? This study from 2011 did an interesting piece of work comparing blood...

The remarkable recovery of Fabice Muamba continues. Yesterday it was announced jointly by the London Chest Hospital and Bolton Wanderers  Football Club that Muamba had...

Migraine with aura and cardiovascular risk. http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c4410.short Does having migraine mean you have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke? If you have common...

TAVI is recommended by NICE especially if surgical aortic valve replacement is deemed too high risk. (NICE TAVI IPG 28th march). When choosing a consultant,...

Heart 2012; 98; pg 377-383 Holme et al How do you follow aortic valve narrowing? Who is at risk for death and should be followed...

England club Doctor Ian Beasley comments on the possibility of more frequent heart screening for footballers. At current all professional players are required to have...