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New York City cardiologist Mary Greene, M.D., describes the gender-specific benefits of this diet.

Posted on October 4 2023

A rapid, unexpected loss of heart function known as sudden cardiac death (SCD) is typically the result of an abnormal heart rate (arrhythmia). It can happen to people who have or don’t know they have heart problems. Several things can increase the chance of SCD, such as: Keep in mind that SCD may strike unexpectedly […]

Posted on October 2 2023

There are many different factors that may lead to a stroke, but the most typical one is a restriction in the blood supply to a portion of the brain.

Posted on September 29 2023

Ischemic attacks may also occur in the form of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), commonly known as mini-strokes, since they persist for just a few minutes until blood flow is restored.

Posted on September 28 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects almost one in every two individuals in the United States.

Posted on September 27 2023

Written By Ami Beniaminovitz, MD As an avid runner and a cardiologist, I try to closely follow the research on endurance running and its effects on the heart. Recent research has raised alarms about the potential for plaque buildup and scarring in the heart in some long-distance runners. Yet other studies have suggested that when […]

Posted on September 26 2023

Every forty seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a heart attack.

Posted on September 21 2023

70% of people who have had a heart attack or stroke did not know that LDL cholesterol is often called "bad cholesterol" because it causes fat to build up in the arteries.

Posted on September 20 2023

Many people wonder whether echocardiograms and heart scans provide the same information.

Posted on September 18 2023

Exercise briefly raises your blood pressure and heart rate and is one of the best things you can do for your heart's health. But if your heart rate goes down while you're working out, it could be because you have a major heart problem.

Posted on September 14 2023