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  • Friday, 20 February 2026

Heart risks don’t always start in heart: Diabetes and kidney disease emerge as major factors fuelling attacks

Diabetes and kidney disease are increasingly recognized as significant, yet often overlooked, contributors to heart complications. Experts highlight a critical lack of awareness regarding the strong link between metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease, with conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure significantly raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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