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Heart attack warning – five uncommon warning signs you should know about

Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency and they require immediate treatment, warned the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart can become seriously damaged, and it may be life-threatening. You could be at risk of a… Read More »

FDA announces recall of another heart medicine for possible cancer risk

The recalled lot will have “Westminster Pharmaceuticals” and “GSMS Inc.” on the label, according to the FDA list. Another heart medicine, valsartan, has also been recalled recently due to contamination. Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, or ARB. This is a drug that blocks a potent chemical in the blood called anigiotensin, which causes… Read More »