Atherosclerosis is also known as “hardening of the arteries.” It is caused when the arteries (the blood vessels that carry oxygen-laden blood to the heart and other organs) are narrowed due to the presence of plaque. Plaque is made up of calcium, cholesterol, fat, some other substances that are present in the blood. Over time, [...]
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Aspirin has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, but it also has some risks associated with it, since it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Taking a lower dose of the medication can still be effective, however. New guidelines released by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are different for men and women. Men between the ages [...]
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Your morning and afternoon commute may be more than just time spent getting to and from work. Studies conducted in Germany have found that 8 percent of heart attacks can be linked to being in traffic. The culprit may be the pollution caused by car exhaust systems. People who take the bus or ride a [...]
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A 10-member research team at Innsbruck Medical University is working on a vaccine that will protect recipients from heart attacks. The team is being led by scientist Georg Wick, who has stated that the vaccine will be developed within the next four years. The research involved in developing the vaccine will cost 10 million Euros. [...]
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Unfortunately, a person can walk around for some time without experiencing any symptoms of heart disease. They may not be aware they have this condition until they start having chest pains or a heart attack. Be on the lookout for pain or discomfort in the chest the gets worse when you exert yourself and eases [...]
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A new study has found the people who are given Plavix, a blood thinner, and Prilosec or Nexium (proton pump inhibitors) may be at increased risk of a second heart attack. This combination of medications may even prove fatal. Plavix works by making platelets in the bloodstream less sticky, which lowers the risk of blood [...]
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A new test may be able to tell doctors in minutes whether a patient has sustained a heart attack or not. The current tests available don’t give medical staff this valuable information for a number of hours. New research has found that certain chemical changes in the blood indicate that a person has sustained a [...]
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People who are stressed out over current economic conditions are putting themselves at increased risk of having a heart attack. Doctors are treating more patients in their 30s and 40s for this health problem, and the reason is relatively simple. When people focus on things that they are not able to control, such as the [...]
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Some heart attack patients can be treated with medications instead of having a wire mesh stent inserted into a clogged artery to open it up and restore normal blood flow. This approach is not only effective, but a less expensive option. In cases where medication can be used, the savings may be as much as [...]
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It’s not uncommon to feel depressed after suffering a heart attack. Women, especially, are at risk of developing symptoms of depression after a heart attack. The feelings of sadness, isolation, and hopelessness that are indicative of depression may make it more difficult for patients to get the follow-up care they need. Doctors need to make [...]
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