Blood tests for heart attacks: What you need to know
When we hear about diagnosing heart attacks, images of ECG machines and doctors in a rush might come to mind. Yet, one of the...
Chocolate can help prevent heart disease
The story of chocolate is as rich and complex as its flavors.
Beginning over 5,000 years ago in what is now Ecuador, cocoa beans were...
Understanding the difference between heart failure and heart attack
Heart-related issues are a leading cause of concern worldwide, with heart failure and heart attacks being two major conditions that often cause confusion.
Though both...
AI could help lower risks of repeat strokes and heart issues
Imagine a world where technology could help doctors make better decisions, especially for patients who have had a stroke. This is not a scene...
Quick action and CPR saved seventh grader in cross-country race
Memphis Zabawa loves playing soccer. Yet because he has asthma, all the running can be especially taxing.
So, last fall, the seventh grader joined his...
Thyroid hormone treatment may harm heart health
A recent study conducted by the University of Michigan has brought to light the link between thyroid hormone treatment and the risk of heart-related...
Understanding different stages of heart attack
Heart attacks are medical emergencies that occur when the blood supply to part of the heart is suddenly blocked, typically by a blood clot.
This...
How does heart failure affect life expectancy?
Heart failure, often referred to as congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart can't pump blood as well as it should.
This doesn't mean the...
Heart attacks in women: understand symptoms and risks
When we think of heart attacks, the classic symptoms like chest pain and discomfort often come to mind.
However, heart attacks in women can present...
Understanding causes and symptoms of heart murmurs
Heart murmurs may sound like a condition reserved for the elderly or the seriously ill, but they are more common than many might think.
These...