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heart attack

Cardiovascular Care

Cold? Keep your cardio in check

Plummeting temperatures tend to bring about upswings in heart troubles.

  • By: American Heart Association, HealthDay
  • December 17, 2019
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Lungs, Breathing & Sleep

Quality air, quality health

Cuts in pollution lead to widespread improvements in human health—including fewer cases of asthma and a lower risk of heart problems.

  • By: Amy Norton, HealthDay
  • December 13, 2019
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Cardiovascular Care

Apple Watch—a makeshift electrocardiogram?

Heart rhythm data from high-tech wearables could provide enough information to diagnose a heart attack.

  • By: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
  • December 11, 2019
  • 0
Cardiovascular Care

Hurtling toward a heart attack?

Holiday heart syndrome is real. Learn how to improve your odds of avoiding this condition.

  • Health Beat staff
  • By: Health Beat staff
  • December 3, 2019
  • 0
Cardiovascular Care

Are you able to recognize heart attack symptoms?

Millions of Americans are unable to do so and therefore less likely to seek help when trouble arises.

  • By: American Heart Association, HealthDay
  • November 21, 2019
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Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

‘I have my life back’

Kathy Hoseth battled inexplicable chest pains much of her life—until she finally found the cardiothoracic surgeon who could remedy her condition.

  • Zinta Aistars
  • By: Zinta Aistars
  • September 18, 2019
  • 5
Lungs, Breathing & Sleep

The power of a hearty nap

Study: Indulging in the occasional siesta might reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

  • By: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
  • September 13, 2019
  • 0
Cardiovascular Care

Want a fitter ticker? Drop the clicker

There's a direct link between a healthy heart and less TV time.

  • By: American Heart Association, HealthDay
  • September 11, 2019
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Diet & Nutrition

Artificially sweet? A genuine problem

A host of artificial sweeteners are linked to higher risk of heart troubles, stroke and dementia, researchers say.

  • By: Len Canter, HealthDay
  • September 1, 2019
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Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is your heart ready for pregnancy?

Diabetes and other diseases can put expectant moms at higher risk of complications such as pre-term labor and potentially fatal preeclampsia.

  • By: American Heart Association, HealthDay
  • June 22, 2019
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Cardiovascular Care

Can DNA predict your heart health?

Indeed it could. Genetics may one day reign supreme when it comes to proactively identifying an individual's risks.

  • By: Alan Mozes, HealthDay
  • June 20, 2019
  • 0
Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

One family, two miracles

As a new baby makes his way into the world, his great-great-grandfather fights to survive a major heart attack.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • June 5, 2019
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