Category: heart-letter

The Heart Rhythm Society has published guidelines for the procedure to remove broken, damaged, or worn out pacemaker or ICD leads.

Pulse pressure is the difference between the high and low blood pressure measurements. A high pulse pressue (larger than 40) may lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.

According to a study, women who suffered from panic attacks were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who did not.

Anxiety and depression greatly increase the probability of developing angina.

A survey by the federal government provides data for a visual representation showing the incidence of heart disease in the United States.

Any infection, including the flu, can stress the heart and lead to higher blood pressure, breathing problems, increased heart rate, or inflammation. Getting a flu shot can help protect the heart.

There are many possible causes of heart palpitations, including smoking, stress, and some medications. Though they are typically not serious or life-threatening, it can be difficult to determine the underlying cause.

People who have had a transient ischemic attack or a stroke should consider getting an ankle-brachial index test to check for peripheral artery disease.

Brief reports on giving proper attention to high triglycerides, undermining cardiovascular drug therapy with unhealthy lifestyle choices, and an apparent bonus from taking a statin: reduced risk of blood clots.

Many people do not realize that smoking is as bad for cardiovascular health as it is for the lungs. Quitting has some almost-immediate benefits, and after 20 years quitters have the same risk of death as nonsmokers.