Scientists are now trying to develop medication that prevents cells from dying after a heart attack.

The British Heart Foundation Center for Research Excellence at King’s College London is where Giacca’s team is based. They are currently attempting to develop a medication that will prevent cells from dying after a heart attack and aid in the regeneration of new heart cells.

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RNA therapy can save millions of lives

According to scientists, the novel RNA (ribonucleic acid) therapy can save millions of patients suffering from heart failure. Pig heart regeneration trials have proved effective thus far, and human trials are expected within the next two years.

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After a heart attack, what to do to help yourself heal?

After your heart has been injured after a heart attack, your heart’s rhythm and capacity to pump blood can be diminished. Further cardiovascular problems, such as stroke, renal problems and peripheral artery disease, maybe on the cards for you (PAD).

Following a heart attack, you can lessen your risk of developing long-term health issues by taking the following steps:

Physical activity:

Discuss your daily routine and job duties with your medical team. After a heart attack, your doctor may advise you to restrict your activities, such as job, travel, or sexual relations.

Lifestyle changes:

Heart health and quality of life can be improved by adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, stopping smoking, reducing stress and taking prescribed drugs. To assist you in making these alterations to your way of life, consult your doctor about enrolling in a programme known as cardiac rehabilitation.

Cardiac rehabilitation:

Everyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or any other condition that requires medical treatment should participate in cardiac rehabilitation. Exercise is an important part of cardiac rehab, which is a medically supervised programme.

Education about healthy living, including good food, taking prescribed medication, and methods to help you quit smoking. Assistance in reducing stress and enhancing psychological well-being through counselling. Your healthcare team, exercise and nutrition specialists, physical therapists, counsellors, or mental health professionals will all be involved in your cardiac rehabilitation. But now, a cure for heart attacks may be arriving very soon!

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