heart disease

Bangladesh’s outstanding fight against heart disease

Up to 80% of premature CVD deaths are preventable through affordable access to care, early screening, and more opportunities to make healthy choices in nutrition and stay active.

Heart disease treatment too Dhaka-centric

In Bangladesh, cardiovascular disease treatment is predominantly Dhaka centric and is prohibitively expensive. Patients have to either come to the capital or remain untreated, said experts.

Eat, sleep, move, repeat: The lazy person’s guide to cardiac health

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your lifestyle drastically for the sake of your cardiac health. However, the path to improved cardiac wellbeing is often made up of tiny, consistent steps.

Actor Mukul Siraj hospitalised

Actor Mukul Siraj is currently being treated for heart disease at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Actress Urmila Kaur confirmed his hospitalisation, stating, "Mukul bhai was admitted to BSMMU last night."

12 foods that unclog arteries

Clogged arteries are the first step towards coronary diseases. A poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and smoking, among plenty of other factors, can all cause poor heart health. A healthy heart ensures a long, healthy life and here are 12 foods to incorporate into your life that can help with achieving that.

Cardiovascular diseases: A rising concern for young people

“I never imagined that I would have a heart problem.”

Women in Cardiology: Where are we now?

When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.

Heart treatment still Dhaka-centric

Seventy-year-old Abul Khaer, a resident of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, felt chest pain at midnight recently. His family waited till morning before taking him to a private hospital in Homna upazila of Cumilla, a two-hour drive from their home.

Khaleda’s life at risk if not sent abroad for urgent medical treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has temporarily recovered from heart problems after stenting.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Heart treatment still Dhaka-centric

Seventy-year-old Abul Khaer, a resident of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, felt chest pain at midnight recently. His family waited till morning before taking him to a private hospital in Homna upazila of Cumilla, a two-hour drive from their home.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Women in Cardiology: Where are we now?

When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.

June 11, 2022
June 11, 2022

Khaleda’s life at risk if not sent abroad for urgent medical treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has temporarily recovered from heart problems after stenting.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Coronary heart disease – things you must know

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

No respite from air pollution even at home

Lack of awareness and policy initiatives about indoor air pollution is deeply worrying

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

5 foods that help to control hypertension

Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.

March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018

Long-term antibiotic consumption can increase heart disease

New US research suggests that women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time may have an increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes.

January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018

Obesity, overweight multiplies risk of cancer and heart disease, especially in women

New European research has found that being overweight or obese exponentially increases the chance of suffering from heart disease or cancer, with the risk even greater for women than men.

December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017

Does living near a busy road have an effect on heart health?

A new US study has found that living near a busy road is associated with peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure in those already at high risk for heart disease, adding to the growing body of research that highlights the dangers of traffic-related air pollution.

November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017

Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk

People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .