A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart is reduced or cut off. If blood flow is reduced or ...

Between 2024 and 2025, nearly half of all sudden cardiac deaths occurred when the person was alone and emergency help was ...

If you ever experience heart attack symptoms while alone—such as chest pain, breathlessness, or dizziness—acting quickly can ...

The primary symptom of a heart attack is pain or discomfort in the center of the chest, Dr. Lloyd-Jones said. All the experts described the feeling as if an elephant were sitting on your chest. This ...

Most people survive their first heart attack. Here's how long it takes to physically recover and what to do if you're ...

Knowing how to spot the symptoms of cardiac arrest or a heart attack and what to do could save someone's life.

Cardiologists explain LDL years and other keys to knowing why and when docs recommend stains to women who are well under age ...

A drug commonly prescribed after a heart attack doesn’t seem to offer significant benefits for people who recover without lasting damage — and could pose added risks to women. In a new research trial, ...

In a new study, 99 percent of participants had at least one risk factor — smoking, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or ...

A study finds that over 99 percent of people have elevated but not high levels of blood sugar, blood pressure or cholesterol, ...

Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after a heart attack, which can affect ...