Heart symptoms should never be taken lightly, especially during the winter months. Use these 6 strategies to protect your heart from the effects of chilly weather and decadent holiday foods.
4 CommentsSeemingly insignificant symptoms can reveal a dangerous irregular heart rhythm. Learn what warning signs to watch out for, and what to do if you think your heart is at risk.
0 CommentsMore women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined, and complications can include heart attack, stroke, and even death. Use these tips to become your own health advocate and help your loved one reduce their risk, too.
8 CommentsMost people know to look for typical symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest discomfort, pain in the arms or back and shortness of breath. But some heart attack victims don't experience chest pain. Here are 5 commonly ignored heart attack symptoms.
4 CommentsA new study indicates that offering medicine free of charge doesn't significantly incentivize people to follow a prescription drug regimen.
0 CommentsIndividuals who maintain a relatively healthy body weight may still be at risk for dangerous cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and a proactive approach to medical care.
1 CommentLight exercise helps avoid peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, according to a new study. Prevention may be as easy as taking a walk every day.
1 CommentHeart arrhythmia is linked to dementia risk in seniors. A new study discovers as people age they are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, and dementia.
0 CommentsIf you're at risk for heart attack or stroke, be careful how you use over-the-counter painkillers.
3 CommentsNew research shows that cardiac patients benefit more from exercise centered around interval training--short bursts of intense activity alternating with periods of rest--than from moderate, continuous exercise.
1 CommentBypass surgery has been a go-to treatment for cardiac disease for many years. However, scientists have recently uncovered evidence that is changing the way this surgery is viewed.
0 CommentsMorning heart attacks tend to cause more damage to the heart than attacks that happen later on in the day.
0 CommentsIf you chew an aspirin within the first hour of a suspected heart attack, it increases your chances of survival and minimizes muscle damage to the heart.
1 CommentPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is poor circulation and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
6 CommentsAn aneurysm is a bulge in an artery due to the weakening of its wall. Left untreated, it can rupture and cause death.
0 CommentsAngioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a heart artery.
0 CommentsWhat is angina and why is it a dangerous heart condition?
0 CommentsCoronary artery bypass is the gold standard for coronary artery disease. However, there are many other ways to treat it.
1 CommentMechanical heart valves are made of pyrolytic carbon, similar to industrial grade diamond. It is very hard and wears very little.
2 CommentsA leaky valve (also called an Incompetent valve) means that a portion of the blood flow moves backwards to the normal flow. If the backward flow is too large, heart failure can result.
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