Tag Archives: Attack
30
Sep
Heart Attack vs. Heart Failure: Know the Symptoms
Heart attack and heart failure are two distinct but often confused cardiovascular conditions. A heart attack occurs suddenly when blood...
05
Sep
Beta-Blockers Don’t Benefit All Heart Attack Survivors — and May Raise Heart Risks for Women
New research has found that beta-blockers — medications commonly prescribed to lower heart rate and blood pressure — did not offer clea...
03
Sep
Conditions That Mimic Heart Attack or Heart Failure: What to Know
Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come...
31
Aug
A Heart Rate During a Heart Attack
The Merck Manuals, an online library of medical information, says, "Acute coronary syndromes result from a sudden blockage in a coronar...
30
Aug
Why Men Are More Prone to Heart Attack Than Women
In many respects, heart disease is an equal opportunity killer, taking deadly aim at men and women alike. In fact, according to the U.S...
22
Jul
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Managing a Hereditary Angioedema Attack
Once you are through the most uncomfortable or painful parts of an HAE episode and have the energy, there are a few follow-up steps tha...
12
Jul
What a Hereditary Angioedema Attack Looks Like
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks are characterized by severe swelling, known as edema, in different parts of the body. These episode...
04
Jun
7 Early Signs of a Heart Attack
1. FatigueSignificant changes in your energy and tolerance for physical activity can be an indication of an impending heart attack.“It’...
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02
Jun
Exercise May Lower Your Heart Attack Risk by 61%
A new study focuses on former emergency room (ER) patients with symptoms like chest pain.After leaving the ER, sedentary behavior was l...
20
May
To Avoid a Second Heart Attack, Movement Is Key
Any Reduction in Sitting Lowered Risk of a Second Heart AttackInvestigators tracked additional heart events and deaths for one year and...