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Historical Event
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January 1, 1928
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Heart disease is first recorded in 1928 in Britain.
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In Britain, the Scottish doctor Walter Yellowlees hunted down every last case of heart disease he could find and came to the conclusion that in prewar Britain the condition was “a very rare disease.” The first case of an infarction in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary was recorded in 1928
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Heart Disease | Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It is a broad term that encompasses various conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart diseases, among others. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. |
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