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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women.
February is Heart Month, a good time to review the many risk factors for heart attack and …
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Know the Signs of a Heart Attack
A heart attack is a frightening event that you probably don’t like to think about. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life – maybe your own.
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…Aspirin Can Fight Heart Attacks, But Should You Be Taking One Daily?
Can aspirin help you survive a heart attack or ward one off if taken preventatively? Doctors have been aware of the cardiovascular benefits of aspirin for years, but that doesn’t mean we should all start taking a daily dose.
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When Heart Rhythm Problems Require Medical Care
While most of us experience occasional heart palpitations or fluttering at one time or another, nearly 4 million Americans have recurring heart rhythm problems that warrant a doctor’s care.
Called “arrhythmias,” such chronic disorders of the rate or rhythm of …
Understanding Heart Disease in Women: The Number 1 Killer
Did you know that heart disease affects women and men at equal rates, but research shows that women may be more likely than men to die after a heart attack? Here is important information to help you understand the symptoms …
Problems of the Heart: A Cooper Cardiologist Explains
Heart Disease. Heart Failure. Heart Attack. Cardiac Arrest. Exactly what do all these terms mean and how do they differ?
A Cooper cardiologist explains: “Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of complex problems affecting the heart muscle, …
How to Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) increases your chances of having a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and other life-threatening conditions. Anyone can get it, and as you get older—and heavier—your odds increase.…
Heart Attacks: It’s a Matter of Time & Location
The sweating starts first. Nausea follows. Then comes a heaviness in the chest that won’t go away. Something is wrong and you need to get help.
“Nearly 1.5 million people suffer heart attacks each year in the U.S., and almost …