Depression and heart disease are intricately linked, and one could put your recovery from the other at risk. Here’s what to do and worrisome symptoms to watch for after a heart attack, heart surgery or heart disease diagnosis.
Can Too Much Calcium Raise Your Heart Attack Risk?
Some research has linked calcium supplements to an increased risk of coronary artery disease and heart attacks. Should you quit calcium?
How Safe Are NSAIDs for Someone Who Has Had 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 NSAIDs.
Why Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young People?
The increase in young people having heart attacks is dramatically on the rise. Experts say this is due to poor lifestyle choices such as lack of exercise and a bad diet. And unless something changes, the number will only continue to increase.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
Why a ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack Is So Dangerous
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.
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.
