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heart attacks

Patient Story

A life-saving stroll

Chest pain prompted Jorge Gonzalez to visit a wellness office just down the street. Moments later, he found himself headed to surgery.

Ladies, cherish your heart

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you need to know to keep statistics at bay.

Listen to your heart, ladies

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women—but warning signs can often be ambiguous.

Rely on fish oil for improved cardiovascular health?

You may want to think again. Study finds no significant benefit of oil in preventing death from heart disease, heart attacks or stroke.

As temperatures fall, heart attacks rise

Below-freezing weather may trigger reaction in people with clogged arteries.

Patient Story

‘A year later—and here I am’

Nick Paradiso blamed allergies for his breathing troubles. A quick trip to the ER revealed something more concerning.

Patient Story

A clear, new path

A burgeoning procedure to clear total blockages from coronary arteries is giving new life to patients who once had few options.

The benefits of being physically fit

One woman figures out how to look 'hot' at any age. You can, too.

Let’s talk about the guys

Changes in diet and fitness can help the men in our lives avoid heart attack, stroke, cancer and erectile dysfunction.

Even your heart may benefit from extra education

People with more schooling tend to have less heart failure.

What you need to know about heart disease

Know your risk factors and symptoms.

Is your heart ‘older’ than you?

Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol age this vital organ. Find out more.