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The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and the ultrasound (echo) are two of the most important tests used to diagnose heart problems.

Posted on March 29 2024

Mini heart attacks are often missed, cardiologists say they are still bad for your health, and you should get medical help right away.

Posted on March 27 2024

Stress, especially long-term stress, can have a big effect on heart health by changing many bodily processes that lead to heart disease.

Posted on March 25 2024

Research found that people who ate within an 8-hour window had a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease.

Posted on March 20 2024

A coronary calcium score is a measure of the amount of calcium deposits in the arteries, characterized by the buildup of plaque and the narrowing of the arteries.

Posted on March 19 2024

Niacin flush is characterized by a sensation of itching, redness, or warmth that spreads widely over the face, arms, and chest.

Posted on March 13 2024

While low blood pressure alone may not directly cause a heart attack, it can contribute to cardiovascular complications that elevate the risk of heart attack.

Posted on March 12 2024

Cannabis is linked to an elevated risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack among adults.

Posted on March 6 2024

Electrocardiogram (known as EKG or ECG) monitors that you can use at home may be reliable in some situations, but this depends on the device and how often it is used. EKG machines are made to record the heart’s electrical activity over a certain amount of time, usually between a few seconds and a few […]

Posted on March 4 2024

When someone has pericarditis, they may feel sharp or dull chest pain that may spread to their neck or shoulders

Posted on February 27 2024