If you think you are having a heart attack, the most important thing is to call 911. After that, taking four baby aspirin can ...

The number of heart attacks has been increasing rapidly in recent times. What should you do if you are alone and have a heart ...

Your chances of having a heart attack are greater if you've already had one. Here are lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk.

Cardiovascular disease experts propose a new approach to treating heart disease, focusing on atherosclerosis prevention and ...

Heart attacks and cardiac arrests are distinct yet serious heart emergencies. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing chest pain and other symptoms while the person ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

Heart attack-related deaths are down by nearly 90% since 1970, according to a new study. However, other heart disease-related deaths are on the rise. We asked experts to explain the findings and how ...

What causes heart attacks? For decades, cardiologists have blamed high cholesterol. That’s why about 50 million Americans are taking statin-type medications to lower their cholesterol. Even though ...