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Fainting could be a sign of a serious heart problem and should be evaluated by a doctor, say new guidelines from three leading heart organizations.
This co-op student took a life-threatening condition and turned into motivation to reach her dream job. Read her story here.
You may not know you’re experience silent ischemia, a heart condition that causes no discomfort or other symptoms.
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When it comes to heart attack risk, how do you score? Scientists will soon have an idea, based on your genes.
You mean well. But it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart at its best. To help, the heart health experts at Johns Hopkins identify the key areas that trip up men most—and tell you how to get on a healthier track
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Quick: When was your last physical exam? Many men keep their cars more finely tuned than their bodies. Did you know that your doctor can estimate your risk of a heart…
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We all know the advice for preventing heart attacks: Eat right, stop smoking, get some exercise. But, really, just how effective is doing all those things? Can anyone put an exact number on it? Evidently, they can — and the numbers are dramatic: Following a healthy lifestyle could prevent four out of five heart attacks in men ages 45 through 79, a new Swedish study found. “It is not surprising that healthy lifestyle choices would lead to a reduction in …
The world’s largest surgeons’ organization says a “patient needs to be informed” when a doctor runs more than one operating room at the same time.
Doctors may be overestimating risk for heart problems, which means some people may be prescribed drugs they don't need
When you have a physical examination, your doctor almost always picks up the stethoscope and listens to your heart. The [...]
In order to continue improving survival and prevention of heart damage, potential heart attack victims need to take action more quickly, heart experts said.
Second opinions from medical experts in Alzheimer’s, heart disease, back pain, and more.
If someone had a heart attack right in front of you, would you know what to do? Jeff Rossen shows how to save a life when seconds count.
By Dr. Allen Mask, WRAL Health Team physician Raleigh, N.C. — Extreme heat can be life-threatening for people who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors. According to WRAL’s Dr. Allen Mask, it’s important to understand the health risks and how to avoid them. Most people know that heat strokes can be dangerous — the …
Learn about cardiac rehab and how it can benefit individuals who have been diagnosed with heart disease.
Suzanne Rizkallah, 35, of Frederick has recovered well from coronary artery disease.
Kim Hogan of Monroe had no idea what was causing her relentless itchy skin; the cause was eventually traced to a serious liver condition.
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