A heart attack is particularly dangerous when it’s caused by blockage in the left anterior descending artery, which supplies blood to the larger, front part of the heart, earning it this scary-sounding nickname.
How to Get Started on Your Cardiac Rehab Program ― and Get Your Heart Healthy Again!
Our experts explain how to get started with a cardiac rehab program after a cardiac event.
Want to Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? You Have More Power Than You May Think
Your doctor can only suggest ways to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. It’s up toyou to act on the advice.
What Does a Heart Attack Really Feel Like?
An intense, squeezing chest pain isn’t what most people feel when they’re having a heart attack. A cardiologist explains the more common, yet more subtle symptoms.
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What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do to Help a Loved One Recover From a Heart Attack
Is your spouse pretty much glued to the recliner? Discover the dangers of being sedentary after a heart attack, and learn how to increase the odds for a successful recovery.
Pregnant? Why Your Heart (Not Just Baby) Needs Your Attention, Too
Heart disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. today — but it doesn’t have to be. Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Jeff Chapa explains how women can minimize their risk.
New Drugs Could Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk by Targeting Gut Microbes
A potential new class of drugs may cut your risk of heart attack and stroke in an ingenious way: by targeting specific microbes in the gut. Learn how these new drugs can potentially lower two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease by lowering levels of a harmful compound called TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide).
When to Take Aspirin for a Medical Emergency
Aspirin is a lifesaver if you’re having a heart attack. But it’s life-threatening if you’re having a certain type of stroke. Find out when it helps – and when it might hurt.
Heart Health: Americans Aren’t Ready for Emergencies
A Cleveland Clinic survey reveals that many Americans are surprisingly ill-prepared to deal with heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest. Explore survey highlights in this infographic.
What Should I Do If I Suspect I’m Having a Heart Attack?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Interventional cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, answers this one about heart attacks.
