Heart Disease Patients Don't Recognize Heart Attack Symptoms

From the Journal of the American Medical Association and Archives of Internal Medicine.

People living with heart disease remain significantly unaware of heart attack symptoms even though they are at greater risk of having one. However, certain factors, like a cardiac rehabilitation program, increased knowledge of heart attack symptoms.

Heart Attack and Depression

10/03/08 Disease Basics

By Eliz Greene

The American Heart Association stated this week all patients with heart disease should be screened for depression. Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers insights into the link between depression and heart disease.

Discontinuing Statins Doubles Mortality

09/25/08 Disease Basics

By Corie RichterPatients who stop their statin therapy after a heart attack are twice as likely to die than patients who never started a statin treatment plan. Statins lower cholesterol and are an effective treatment against cardiovascular disease. Carefully following a statin treatment plan is crucial to health and survival after heart attack.

AEDs Can Save Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims

09/16/08 Disease Basics

By Mari S. Gold

In cases of cardiac arrest an automated electronic defibrillator may be key to restoring normal heart rhythm and saving a life. These small, portable devices are now regularly stocked in grocery stores, airports, and other public places. Training for AED use is available.

Some Women Miss or Ignore Heart Attack Signs

08/22/08 Disease Basics

From the American Heart Association

Many women do not recognize their atypical heart attack symptoms and often delay medical attention. Familiarity with abnormal symptoms of heart attack and seeking early treatment can speed recovery.

Stable Vs. Unstable Angina

08/13/08 Disease Basics

By Mari S. Gold

Angina, or chest pain, is a common occurrence among nearly 7 million Americans. Women have a higher rate of stable angina--the most common type of angina. Read more about stable and unstable angina.

Angina: Causes and Common Treatment

07/31/08 Disease Basics

By Mari S. Gold

Chest pain, known as angina pectoris, can be an indicator increased risk of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death. Learn the causes and ways to manage angina. Always visit your doctor if you have chest pain.

Metabolic Syndrome Getting More Attention

05/28/08 Disease Basics

By Corie Richter

Metabolic syndrome contributes to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Millions of Americans have have the syndrome. Read more about the combination of factors that cause metabolic syndrome.

Your Heart Needs Your Dentist

05/19/08 Disease Basics

By Eliz Greene

Did you know people with heart disease need to pay special attention to their oral health? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some insights into keeping your mouth and heart healthy.

Aspirin Therapy Can Complicate Pain Relief

04/02/08 Disease Basics

By Corie Richter

For people taking aspirin to ward off heart problems, finding the right pain reliever can be, well, a pain. Read more about the interactions pain killers can have with daily aspirin therapy.

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Heart Disease Patients Don't Recognize Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Attack and Depression

Discontinuing Statins Doubles Mortality

AEDs Can Save Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims

Some Women Miss or Ignore Heart Attack Signs

Stable Vs. Unstable Angina

Angina: Causes and Common Treatment

Metabolic Syndrome Getting More Attention

Your Heart Needs Your Dentist

Aspirin Therapy Can Complicate Pain Relief

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