Tag Archives: Heart
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...
25
Sep
Could Cocoa Supplements Combat Heart Disease and Promote Longevity?
Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare profes...
23
Sep
Elevated Heart Rate When Climbing Stairs? Here’s Why
Nearly everyone’s been faced with this decision at some point in their lives: Take the elevator or walk up the dreaded stairs? If you h...
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...
01
Sep
When Your Heart Beats Fast and Your Blood Pressure Rises: What to Know
You might think that a fast heartbeat — also called a fast pulse or tachycardia — would go hand-in-hand with high blood pressure. But, ...
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...
30
Aug
What You Need to Know About Fluid Restriction in Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) means your heart can longer pump blood effectively, which may result in the buildup of fluid in your bod...
26
Aug
Heart Disease Risk Is Reduced by Cardiologist-Recommended Vaccines
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued new vaccine recommendations for adults with heart disease. The focus is on reducing...