February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Complex Artery Repair Gave Him His Life...
When a coronary artery, which supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, is completely or nearly completely blocked, it is known as chronic total occlusion,...
September 19, 2017 / 3 min read
Women and Heart Disease: Awareness Saves Lives
Women and heart disease. This is still a combination that surprises many, especially women. And especially women who find out — at an emergency room...
August 30, 2017 / 4 min read
3-D Technology: Boosting Patient Understanding
Barry Katzen, M.D., founder and chief medical executive of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, believes all patients should have a full understanding about their condition...
June 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Coconut Oil is Popular But Unhealthy for...
A clear majority of Americans consider coconut oil as healthy and so do a little more than one-third of nutritionists. But the American Heart Association...
June 20, 2017 / 2 min read
Statin Guidelines Demystified
For nearly 30 years, cholesterol-lowering medications, known as statins, have been available to reduce the risk of heart attacks in individuals who had suffered previous...
June 8, 2017 / 3 min read
Surviving Brain Aneurysms With Advanced Care
Brain aneurysms — bulges in the walls of blood vessels — are like ticking time bombs in your head. While not all aneurysms require a repair,...
June 1, 2017 / 5 min read
F.A.S.T.: Know the Signs of Stroke (Video)
Someone in the U.S. has a stroke about every 40 seconds, and strokes kill about one person every four minutes, according to the American Stroke...
May 24, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Over-the-Counter Painkillers (NSAIDs) Linked to Higher...
Common over-the-counter pills and capsules are often used to relieve pain or reduce fever, but new research suggests they may increase your risk of a...
May 12, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Parental Smoking Linked to Higher Risk...
Previous studies have already looked at the dangers of secondhand smoke to growing children, but new research adds another level of concern. Parents who smoke...
April 14, 2017 / 4 min read
Herbal Supplements May Pose Risks to Some...
Several herbal supplements have the potential to reduce the effectiveness of medication prescribed to patients with certain heart-related conditions, according to a research review published...
March 15, 2017 / 2 min read
