You may think the most common single cause of death in the United States is heart attack. Or cancer. Or stroke. But it’s actually sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This runaway problem with the heart’s electrical system is fatal 95 percent of the time.
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Planning to Travel? Don’t Let Heart Disease Stop You
Are you planning a trip or vacation? If you have heart disease, it’s especially important to do some advance planning. Get expert tips on how to travel safely.
Taking a Statin After a Heart Attack? Why You Shouldn’t Stop
A study confirms a major concern of cardiologists – after a heart attack lots of patients stop taking or misuse lifesaving cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
Surviving a Heart Attack: What You Need to Know (Infographic)
Every year, more than 730,000 Americans have a heart attack. To save your life or the life of someone you love, you need to respond to symptoms right away.
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Is That Pain in Your Chest Heartburn or a Heart Attack?
Heartburn and heart attack share some similar symptoms. But how do you know when your chest pain is something more serious than acid indigestion?
Can Taking Cinnamon Supplements Lower Your Blood Sugar?
A slew of supplements on the market claim to help reduce blood sugar levels and heart attack risk for people with diabetes. But can cinnamon help improve your numbers?
Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: Why They’re Not the Same
“Cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Two experts explain signs and symptoms of each.
Can You Have a Heart Attack After a Normal Stress Test?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Cardiologist Benico Barzilai, MD, answers this one.
Why Survival Rates After Heart Attacks Have Improved
Researchers were surprised to learn how much treatments that open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries can improve survival.
Why Marriage Can Improve Your Odds of Surviving a Heart Attack
Marriage can be good for your health, with benefits that include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and a longer life. New research suggests that married people who have heart attacks are more likely to survive and spend fewer days in the hospital immediately after.