We often associate chest pain with heart attacks, but women also need to be aware of 3 other symptoms. Here’s what to look for, and why seeing a doctor quickly matters.
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Surviving a Heart Attack: What You Need to Know
Every year, more than 805,000 Americans have a heart attack. To save your life or the life of someone you love, you must respond to symptoms right away.
Chest Pain: 3 Signs It’s Not a Heart Attack and Possible Causes
Not all chest pains are symptoms of a heart attack. Learn which symptoms could signal trouble and which are probably something else.
Is Your Chest Pain Due to a Heart Attack — or Not?
There are other kinds of chest pain that can signal a problem other than heart attack. Learn what they are, and discover the classic and subtle signs of heart attack. But remember that emergency care saves heart muscle. When in doubt, call 9-1-1.
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The Best Ways to Improve Your Health After a Heart Attack
A cardiologist tells us how it’s possible to return to a normal life after surviving a heart attack with a little work.
How to Tell the Difference Between a Panic Attack and a Heart Attack
It can be easy to confuse panic attack symptoms with those of a heart attack. Find out the difference.
Are All Heart Health Risk Factors Equal?
Knowing the biggest heart health risks is important, but so is knowing how the vary from person to person.
Do You Know The Color of Body Fat?
Body fat has different colors and each has a meaning. Discover what white, yellow, brown and beige fats mean.
Have You Heard of These 5 Heart Attack Risk Factors?
Most people know about common risk factors for heart attack, but there are other risk factors or conditions that put certain people at risk. Learn about some lesser-known risk factors and who is likely to be affected.
Swimming: Joint-friendly and Good for Your Heart
Swimming can be good for you regardless of your age, weight and health condition — even if you’ve had a cardiac event like a heart attack. Learn more from our cardiac rehabilitation specialists.
