Tag:

heart attack

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Three men and a gym: Comeback stories

Heart trouble dealt knockout punches to three men who frequent the same gym. Each time, quick action saved lives.

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Too young for a heart attack?

Maybe not. Women need to be aware of how symptoms may vary between the genders.

Does your height hinder heart health?

Maybe so. Study reveals that shorter men have higher risk for heart disease, but four risk factors within our control tend to trump height.

Young women more likely to need follow-up heart care

And, that's despite having healthier blood vessels.

Optimistic outlook boosts heart recovery

Researchers report that positive patients are more physically active and less likely to be re-hospitalized.

Hypothermia for heart attacks?

Treatment improved survival in 'nonshockable' cardiac arrest cases.

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‘I don’t want to miss out on anything’

Age 36, married and mother of two, Amy Reames was in a good place. And then her heart shut down.

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Life after death

Joey Hirl passed through death's door, then turned around. His doctor and family consider it nothing short of a miracle.

Sweetened drinks not so sweet for your ticker

Added sugars raise risk of heart troubles and stroke.

Are you under pressure?

If so, you might want to seriously consider lifestyle changes to reduce your blood pressure ... and live longer.

Too few heart patients get cardiac rehab

Study: Some patients may not understand the significance of this step on the road to recovery.

Killer painkillers?

Tougher labels reflect mounting evidence that NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen raise heart attack or stroke risk.