What is Angina
Angina, or Angina Pectoris, is chest pain or discomfort that recurs. Angina can be a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). This occurs when arteries that carry blood to your …
Heart Attacks
When Is Chest Pain an Emergency?
Chest pain can be a frightening experience. Many people wonder when chest pain is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. The answer to this question can vary, as chest …
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest Can Happen at Any Age Cardiac arrest happens suddenly and without warning. Cardiac arrest is the sudden stopping of the heart’s activity, which can result in death. A …
What Is Bad Cholesterol (LDL Cholesterol)
Bad cholesterol is bad news – it can lead to heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular problems. Bad cholesterol is known as Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol or LDL Cholesterol. It …
COVID-19 Heart Complications
2020 is over, but the adverse effects of the COVID-19 virus aren’t. It’s hitting fierce and fast in the United States. CNN reported more than 1 million new cases (reaching a total …
High Blood Pressure: When To Seek Emergency Care
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. Tens of millions of adults in the United States have high blood …
American Heart Month – Love Your Heart!
American Heart Month, celebrated every year during February, is an ideal time to remind us to focus on our hearts and encourage us to get our families, friends, and communities …
Blood Pressure Emergencies
Countless Americans deal with high blood pressure every day. But, when do the effects of hypertension require a visit to the emergency room? Extremely high blood pressure can cause severe …
Chest Pain… When Is It An Emergency?
It’s true that chest pain shouldn’t be ignored, but it’s also true that it can be caused by things that are not actually life-threatening. So when chest pain strikes, how …
