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Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: Why They're Not the Same
One is a plumbing problem, while the other is electrical
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How hospitals are improving heart attack care, survival
In order to continue improving survival and prevention of heart damage, potential heart attack victims need to take action more quickly, heart experts said.
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Mercy Heart Health Minute: A-fib ablations patient benefits and risks
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What is a STEMI heart attack?
Knowing how to take action quickly during a heart attack could save a life or help you or a family member avoid permanent disability. That’s especially true in the case of a serious kind of heart attack known as a “STEMI.”<br>Diagnosing a STEMI<br>In a STEMI heart attack (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction), a coronary artery in the heart is completely (not partially) blocked. The damage is so severe it causes electrical changes on an EKG, which alerts medical teams they must act quickly…
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Who Will Care For My Special Needs Adult Child?
Most of us think about taking care of our aging parents or spouse when they’re older, and not our kids. They’re grownups, right? But when you have a special needs adult child that care never stops. Nor does the worry. Ask any of the more than 39.8 million Americans providing care for an adult, usually …
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Two Very Special Graduates Start Anew
A college degree is precious, but embarking on a new phase of health and recovery is every bit as momentous. … Continued
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When Your Child Turns 18: A Guide To Special Needs Guardianship
When someone turns 18, they become an adult and are expected to make the right to make decisions about their medical treatment, finances and life. In order to make these decisions binding (in a legal sense), the person should be competent to understand the decision being made and the consequences of that decision. What is Guardianship? Guardianship is... View Article
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How Four Women Saved Their Hearts
Read personal stories about the life-saving changes they made to live longer
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Caring for a Special Older Loved One? Make Your Home Safe.
Many home safety ideas are easy to implement and will pay off in peace of mind and comfort for you and your special one.
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How to make sure your elderly loved ones feel special during isolation
Whether you're calling, texting, sending a letter or standing outside their window with a sign, a kind gesture can go a long way.
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What makes a grandmother’s love so special? New study aims to figure it out
Researchers are learning more about what makes a grandmother's relationship with her grandkids so special.
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Is It a Heart Attack or a Panic Attack?
The two can feel very similar—so how do you know the difference?
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Aspirin: Protects Brain as Well as Heart
Low-dose aspirin may help forestall cognitive decline in elderly women at high cardiovascular risk, Swedish researchers found.
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New Guidelines for Dementia Special Care Unit Regulations
The Department of Public Health released guidelines to help nursing homes and long-term care facilities comply with regulations concerning the care of residents with dementia.
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Lonely Hearts: When Intimacy is Missing for Caregiver Spouses
A sometimes overlooked yet life-altering issue for those caregiving for an aging or ailing spouse is the lack of intimacy that can arise as a result of the caree's illness. We consulted with experts on ways to cope with this sensitive issue.
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Beyond HEART: Building a Better Chest Pain Protocol
The University of Maryland Medical System built on the HEART score in order to design a unique low risk chest pain protocol, and the early results have been positive. Patients with chest pain that is considered low-risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are a disposition challenge for emergency physicians. Many factors affect the decision toRead More
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When to go to the emergency department for heart palpitations
Most people barely notice their hearts beating. And that’s natural. But any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning.…
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Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack.
