Are you having a SCAD attack?

October 28, 2019

A different kind of heart attack has attracted the attention of researchers - because it targets new moms. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection...

tags: heart-attack , scad , spontaneous-coronary-artery-dissection

What is AFib: know the symptoms, reduce the risks

September 23, 2019

AFib—or atrial fibrillation—is a serious condition. Get the facts on symptoms, treatment, and reducing risk of stroke or heart failure.

tags: afib , afib treatment , atrial fibrillation , atrial fibrillation risks , atrial fibrillation symptoms

Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart

July 28, 2019

All activity in our bodies is fueled by calories, including physical activity and basic bodily functions. Excess weight gain occurs when the ...

tags: cardiology , heart & vascular , weight loss

Why Heart Attack Signs Differ in Men and Women

February 25, 2019

Men typically experience chest pain and shortness of breath during a heart attack, but women often have less obvious heart attack symptoms.

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , heart attack , heart attack symptoms , heart attack symptoms in women , heart disease , heart health , heart problems , women's health

Can Stress Really Cause a Heart Attack?

February 21, 2019

Not only can stress cause a typical heart attack, stress can also be the culprit behind a heart-attack-like condition known as broken heart syndrome...

tags: anxiety , broken heart syndrome , cardiac health , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , mental health , stress , takostubo cardiomyopathy

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

February 18, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

tags: anxiety , cardiac health , cardiology , dieting , heart attack , heart disease , heart failure , heart health , obesity , post-menopause , stress

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

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Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

October 29, 2018

AFib is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting up to 6.1 million people in the U.S.

tags: afib , afib symptoms , atrial fibrillation , irregular heartbeat

The silent dangers of PAD

October 26, 2018

8.5 million Americans are affected by PAD, but many don't know they have it. Are you one of them?

tags: pad , peripheral artery disease , symptoms

How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

October 25, 2018

Have you ever watched your favorite team blow a lead and said, “You guys are killing me?" Well, you might not be far from the truth.

tags: blood pressure , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

September 10, 2018

When it comes to your heart health, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference. Try this step-by-step plan for a healthy heart...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular , cardiovascular , heart disease , heart health

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

From snoring to sweating, learn more about these lesser-known symptoms of heart disease.

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart disease , heart disease , heart health

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , cholesterol , hdl , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , high cholesterol , ldl , ldl , stroke

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

Men are at higher risk for developing heart disease, but there are ways to avoid it. These workouts are designed to keep your heart healthy and...

tags: aerobic exercise , aerobic exercise , exercise , exercise , heart disease , weight lifting , workouts to prevent heart disease

Six foods that can lower blood pressure

August 7, 2018

Lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease with these healthy foods.

tags: blood pressure , blood pressure , cardiology , cardiology , heart attack , heart attack , heart health

Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

February 1, 2018

The latest evidence shows that high blood pressure, even at moderate levels, is harmful to your health, so prevention and earlier diagnosis are...

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Heart & Vascular

Are you having a SCAD attack?

What is AFib: know the symptoms, reduce the risks

Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart

Why Heart Attack Signs Differ in Men and Women

Can Stress Really Cause a Heart Attack?

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

The silent dangers of PAD

How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

Six foods that can lower blood pressure

Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Heart & Vascular

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