What Can Cause Tightness In The Chest?
My husband, 62, has recently experienced “tightness” in his chest. He has been diagnosed with panic disorder. The doctor did an EKG and said...
How Long Can You Live With Congestive Heart Failure?
My father-in-law has congestive heart failure. He had a heart attack about ten or more years ago at age 47. How long do most people live with congestive...
Cardiac Arrhythmia – What Is PVC?
PVC stands for premature ventricular contractions, sometimes also called extrasystoles or ventricular ectopic beats. PVCs are a form of cardiac arrhythmia,...
How Can I Tell The Difference Between Heartburn And Heart Attack?
That’s a great question, but not as easy to answer as we doctors would like. The classic heart attack symptoms are quite distinct. crushing chest...
What Is A Silent Heart Attack?
We all know the stereotype of a heart attack: A person suddenly clutches the chest in great pain and then keels over. Doctors view chest pain as a red-flag...
Preventing Heart Disease Among Diabetics
Researchers have just found another good reason why those with diabetes should follow their doctor’s advice. Dr. Lawrence Blonde of New Orleans’s...
What Are The Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease?
The risk factors for coronary heart disease include high cholesterol, family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. To a lesser extent, obesity...
Are Diet, Exercise, And Medication Enough To Avoid A Heart Attack?
The importance of diet, exercise, and medication in the prevention of first-time and repeat heart attacks is well accepted by the medical establishment....
Are You Having A Heart Attack?
Each year, more than 4 million Americans check themselves into emergency rooms for chest pain. Although most of them suspect they are having a heart attack,...
Congestive Heart Failure Common But Underrecognized
Persons experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue should seek medical treatment immediately, according to a new report, which suggests these are not...
