heart-letter
The guidelines for how long to wait before driving after having an ICD implanted have been revised, to reflect the growing number of people who receive the device preventively.
Cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to reduce deaths in the years following a heart attack or stent procedure, but not enough patients participate in the programs.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), while seemingly insignificant, often lead to strokes within a short time span. If you experience a TIA or have symptoms that suggest one, take it seriously and seek treatment right away.
Several medications commonly prescribed to heart patients can cause adverse reactions, even when taken as directed. Therefore caution should be used and any unusual symptoms or side effects should be reported to a doctor right away.
I want to donate blood, but I faint or come close to it nearly every time I have blood drawn at the doctor’s office. Can I do anything to keep myself from fainting?
You are always talking about high blood pressure. Mine is always on the low side, about 80/60. Is that a problem?
People at risk for heart attack or stroke will likely benefit from taking low-dose daily aspirin, but for some there are greater risks (such as ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding) that outweigh aspirin’s help.
This article discusses the drug Plavix: what it does; who needs it; and, the risks and benefits.
A study found that people who maintained a positive approach to life in their thoughts and feelings, referred to as high emotional vitality, had a lower risk of heart disease.
Certain medications used to treat anemia may increase the risk of heart attack, while the FDA concluded that the heartburn drugs Prilosec and Nexium are not harmful to the heart.