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Heart Attacks Mostly Occur in the Mornings

In patients with heart disease, the activation of blood cells in the early hours of the morning could be associated with an increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes finds a new study. In patients with heart disease, the activation of blood cells in the early hours of the morning could be associated with an increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes finds a new study.

Heart Attacks Mostly Occur in the Mornings

Heart Attacks Mostly Occur in the Mornings

Cardio-protective molecules are found to be less in the bloodstream in the morning. The lack of these cardio-protective molecules can increase the risk of blood clots and heart attacks in those times.

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