The Difference Between a Stroke and a Heart Attack
Both strokes and heart attacks happen suddenly and require immediate medical attention. Learn the symptoms of each so you know what to do. A stroke,...
Read moreBoth strokes and heart attacks happen suddenly and require immediate medical attention. Learn the symptoms of each so you know what to do. A stroke,...
Read moreIt’s easy to confuse the symptoms of a panic attack and heart attack. Here’s how to tell the difference. If you experience rapid breathing,...
Read moreLearn about the silent factors that can increase the odds of a heart attack in young people and how heart attacks can be prevented. Although the risk...
Read moreLearn about ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a classic heart attack caused by the obstruction of blood to the heart. ST-segment...
Read moreA heart attack is when part of the heart dies from lack of oxygen caused by a blockage of blood flow. Reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist.
Read moreSexual activity can usually be resumed quite safely within a few weeks of a heart attack, but the timing needs to be individualized. After...
Read moreExercise after a heart attack is very important to long-term survival, but can you do too much exercise? Medical science has long recognized that...
Read moreHeart attack is the death of heart muscle due to a blocked coronary artery, cardiac arrest is a heart arrhythmia that causes the heart to stop. After...
Read moreDeath from a sudden cardiac arrest is all too common after a heart attack, but the risk for sudden death can be lowered with the right measures. If...
Read moreTaking an aspirin as soon as you think you may be having a heart attack can help stop the growth of the blood clot that is blocking a coronary...
Read moreThe Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh produce, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, may be the best bet for improving health after a heart attack....
Read moreShoveling snow places tremendous stress on the cardiovascular system and is strongly associated with an acute risk of heart attacks. Anyone working...
Read moreNSTEMI is considered a mild heart attack in that it is caused by the partial blockage of a major coronary artery or a blockage of a minor artery....
Read moreAfter you have had a heart attack, it is critically important that you and your doctor take the steps necessary to prevent another one. If you have...
Read moreA heart attack may occur with overt or subtle symptoms and require cardiac blood tests, electrocardiogram, and imaging studies to confirm the...
Read moreIs it a brain attack or AMI? One is in the brain and the other is in the heart. Learn the difference and types of heart attacks and strokes. When you...
Read moreA study in Sweden has shown that 4 out of 5 first heart attacks can be prevented through 5 simple tweaks in diet and exercise, regardless of...
Read moreLearn how your physical therapist can help you maximize your function during outpatient cardiac rehabilitation during phase 3. If you have had a...
Read moreMyocardial infarctions are usually caused by the rupture of a plaque in a coronary artery, but there are several other causes as well. A heart attack...
Read moreLearn about the vital role of your physical therapist during the four phases of cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation refers to a structured...
Read moreThe most obvious symptom of a heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), is chest pain, but often there are others. Learn the signs to be aware of....
Read moreSurviving a heart attack requires that you know the signs of a heart attack and seek immediate medical help the moment you might be having one. There...
Read moreHemodynamic instability is the primary driver for many clinical decisions. Learn the signs healthcare providers use to identify it. When determining...
Read moreThe first few hours after a heart attack are critical to surviving one. Learn about the immediate steps taken and what further treatment looks like....
Read moreHeart failure after a heart attack is unfortunately quite common. But, with the right therapy it can often be prevented or treated effectively. If...
Read moreSilent heart attacks are those that occur without apparent symptoms but are just as dangerous. Reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. A silent...
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