Heart attack survival raises chronic heart disease deaths

A new study reveals that while heart attack deaths have decreased, mortality from chronic heart diseases is increasing. This shift is attributed to more people surviving acute cardiac events. The study, analyzing data from 1970 to 2022, found a significant drop in deaths from acute myocardial infarctions. However, deaths from chronic conditions like heart failure have risen substantially. Researchers suggest this trend is linked to increased survival rates from heart attacks and rising risk factors like obesity and diabetes. They emphasize the need for continued research and improved treatments.