Heart attack

The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency

Despite high accessibility and simple operation, the public still hesitates to use defibrillators. The result can be the loss of critical minutes and human lives.

|ByAMIT WEINSTAT
The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only.
A picture taken on July 10, 2026 shows US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaking to the media after his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just days before his sudden passing.

'I'm having chest pains': Lindsey Graham's final phone call for help to Senate staffer revealed

"Lindsey basically worked himself to death," US Senator Tommy Tuberville said of Graham's commitment to work. He rarely took vacations and was constantly traveling for work. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Plum is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

This is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

A new study has found that most people do not consume enough flavanols, natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
In the 24 hours following the match and during the two days after it, an increase of about 25 percent was recorded in the number of hospitalizations due to myocardial infarction

Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns

An Israeli cardiologist shares that he treated several fans who suffered a myocardial infarction during matches, and explains how emotional stress affects the cardiovascular system.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

Sharp decline in citizens turning to hospitals, even in critical cases

Doctors are reporting that people are beginning to fear turning into the emergency room. "Heart diseases are just as prevalent as they were before the coronavirus"

MARCH 26, 2020ByMAAYAN HARONI/MAARIV
People are seen in front of the entrance to the emergency room at the Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem

Israeli researchers discover 'blue dye' to repair hearts after attack

"Because Chicago Sky Blue is non-toxic, we think it might be tested to prevent further damage following the initial injury of a heart attack."

JANUARY 20, 2020ByHANNAH HEPNER
A 3D printed, small-scaled human heart engineered from the patient’s own materials and cells.