Magnetic resonance imaging MRI scans should be used to assess patients with suspected heart disease, rather than standard checks, experts say.A University of Leeds study of 750 people found MRI was better at detecting the condition, and of ruling it out in unaffected patients.MRI was also non-invasive and did not use radiation, unlike the usual [...]

Suffolk’s need for its own specialist heart attack centre was shown when a heart attack victim died during a rush for treatment last week, it emerged

A man praised paramedics for saving his life after they spotted his heart was failing

Patients suffering serious heart attacks could have to wait for a roadside rendezvous in their ambulance with a paramedic before getting any pain relief

Paediatric cardiac arrest has traditionally been considered a futile medical condition with dismal outcomes

The debate continues to rage regarding the value of the precordial thump

Americans with trouble breathing or vague feelings in their chest frequently wait too long before calling 911 and getting the paramedics

A defibrillator for extreme conditions, or extremely clumsy paramedics

A new operation can cure a common abnormality that causes irregular heartbeats. The combination of microwaves and super-cooled gas kills rogue tissue around the heart that can trigger severe palpitations and may even lead to a stroke

A project aimed at reducing emergency hospital admissions and improving the quality of life of people with chronic health conditions is to begin in Essex