People who have a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) should keep cellphones and smartphones at least five to seven inches away from the device. Doing so helps prevent the rare possibility of interference between the two devices.
Overweight or obese people with atrial fibrillation (afib) who improve their fitness level may have fewer symptoms of afib, the most common heart rhythm disorder.
In the United States, about seven in 10 adults with heart disease follow national guidelines that recommend taking a low-dose aspirin to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. A low-dose aspirin tablet is 81 milligrams.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the wall of the body’s largest artery (aorta) where it passes through the abdomen. Targeted screening and improved repair techniques may minimize the danger of this life-threatening condition.
The latest guidelines used to determine who should take a cholesterol-lowering statin to prevent heart disease appear to be more accurate and cost-effective than the previous guidelines.
People who spend at least an hour a week in close contact with a smoker may have a 30% higher risk of stroke compared with people who are not exposed to secondhand smoke.
Years of toil against high blood pressure, clogged arteries, and obesity erode the heart’s capacity to pump effectively. However, engaging in positive lifestyle habits at any age can delay the onset of heart failure symptoms.
Symptoms of GERD can mimic the pain of a heart attack or angina. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) offer welcome relief for people with chronic heartburn, but as with other powerful drugs, it’s important to use them wisely.