February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Daily Aspirin Warning for Older Adults
While eating a healthy diet, exercising and staying mentally fit are factors proven to help you live longer, taking an aspirin every day does not,...
September 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Medical Clip Benefits Patients with Severe Heart...
A device called the MitraClip may introduce a life-saving new procedure for patients suffering from severe and difficult-to-treat heart failure, according to a promising new...
September 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Controlling Sodium: Ease Up on ‘Passing the...
Sodium is a mineral that’s key for maintaining a normal balance of fluid in the body. It is also found naturally in foods, and most...
September 25, 2018 / 3 min read
Top 5 Myths About High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of U.S. adults may have high blood pressure, or hypertension, but many of them don’t know it or think they’re too young or...
September 13, 2018 / 3 min read
A Lifelong Aortic Defect Leads Her to...
“I had open heart surgery at the age of 7,” recalls Carrie Lois, who is now 57 and the mother of two daughters. So began...
September 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Daily Aspirin Debate, STDs Skyrocket and...
Aspirin Therapy Questionable for Those Not at Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke Aspirin therapy — which refers to taking a low-dose aspirin every day to...
August 31, 2018 / 4 min read
What Is Cardiac Catheterization?
You’ve experienced chest discomfort during exercise. Your doctor sent you to a cardiologist, who ordered a stress test, and the results indicate your heart needs...
August 23, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Liver-Related Deaths Spike, Blood Pressure Meds...
Deaths from Liver-Related Diseases, Cancer Rise Sharply, Studies Reveal Deaths from liver disease have surged in recent years in the United States, according to a...
July 20, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Not Enough Exercise, Heart Disease Risk,...
Only 23% of U.S. Adults Get Enough Exercise, Reports CDC Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults meet the broadly accepted guidelines for regular aerobic and...
June 29, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: New EKG Guidelines, Common Meds’ Depression...
Electrocardiograms Not Recommended for Low-Risk Patients, New Guidelines Say An electrocardiogram — commonly known as an EKG or ECG — is a test that measures...
June 15, 2018 / 4 min read
