- Heart attack:
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- All Online Books for Heart attack
- CHEST PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Chest Pain (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Chest Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- CHEST PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Chest pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Pulse, absent or weak (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Cardiac Arrest (Sudden Cardiopulmonary Collapse) (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Chest Pain (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Myocardial infarction (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Coronary artery disease (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Chest pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Pulse, absent or weak (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Chest Pain, Atypical (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Chest Pain, Substernal (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Acute Nonpleuritic Chest Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Pleuritic Chest Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Myocardial infarction (Handbook of Diseases)
- Coronary artery disease (Handbook of Diseases)
- Chest pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Chest pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Pulse, absent or weak (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Chest Pain (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Chest pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Pulse, absent or weak (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- CHEST PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Anomalous Coronary Artery (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Thrombosis (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
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A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.
After you've already suffered from a heart attack, you are at high risk for a second. Tune in to learn how to help prevent a second heart attack.
The statistics for heart disease in women are staggering. Yet many don't know they are at risk, nor do they know the signs and symptoms of trouble. Tune in to learn what everyone should know about the leading cause of death in American women.
Nearly 60 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and it's the leading cause of death in both men and women. But there's been a lot of talk lately about how nutritional supplements might help. Which supplements are effective? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the pros and cons of various supplements that are currently available on the market.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and how it affects the heart.
Heart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.
If you've been diagnosed with angina, how often you need to be monitored will depend on the severity of the angina. Tune in to learn more about the evaluation process.
Angina pectoris is the name for a chest pain or discomfort caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this common condition.
Your risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes is greatly increased if you suffer from a combination of health problems, known as metabolic syndrome. Learn what you can do to fight back.
Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it can be prevented. One way is to control your cholesterol levels. Find out how.
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.
Heart disease risk is something you have or don't have. But how do you know? Learn how you can set yourself on the path to a heart healthy life. And say aloha to heart disease.
If you or someone you know is at risk of stroke, it is crucial to recognize that successful stroke treatment depends on quick action. The sooner you can get treatment, the better chance you have of reducing damage to your brain. Our panel of experts will discuss the treatments available for acute stroke, and how to make sure you receive them in time if you are suffering an attack.
Cholesterol is one of the most established risk factors for heart disease, yet people are still confused. Learn what cholesterol is and what we can do to control it.
When an artery narrows in your heart, doctors can fix the problem by inserting a small wire mesh tube called a stent to hold the artery open. Which type of stent works best for you?
If someone close to you is nearing the end of his or her life you know that this can be a challenging and confusing time for everyone involved. What are "normal" feelings and behaviors during this period? What can you do to prepare yourself for your relative or friend's death?
There's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Elevated blood lipids, including cholesterol, are frequently seen in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy. Listen as experts describe the problem, and available treatment options.
Heart failure affects approximately 5 million people in the United States. It can be caused by a number of conditions and treatment options may vary depending on the cause.
The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.
Controlling blood sugar levels are crucial for people with diabetes. But equally important is blood pressure control. High blood pressure and diabetes often occur together and if left untreated can lead to serious consequences. Join experts as they discuss the link between these two conditions, who is most at risk and how it is diagnosed.
It's long been known that diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with high blood pressure. But many of the 11 million Americans that have both conditions don't get the treatment they need. Join experts as they discuss why people with diabetes also need to focus on controlling their blood pressure.
Stenting is a common procedure used to keep clogged arteries open. To ensure long-term success additional treatments are necessary after surgery. Learn more about the options.
High blood pressure is a silent killer that presents one of the greatest health risks facing the African American community. Learn how you can control high blood pressure and improve your health.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms usually grow silently for years until they rupture and become deadly. Learn if you are at risk and who definitely needs to be screened.
Coronary bypass is a form of heart surgery that uses new arteries to "bypass" and replace clogged heart arteries. Tune in to learn more about this important type of heart surgery.
An expert explains how to weigh the risk of GI or gastrointestinal side effects when taking an NSAID in addition to low dose aspirin. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve) and ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail).
An expert explains how NSAIDs in herbal medicines may contribute to the risk of GI or Gastrointestinal Side Effects from aspirin and other NSAIDs. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve) and ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail).
Each year more than a million Americans have heart attacks. High cholesterol can form a blockage in the arteries and lead to heart disease. Lifestyle changes and adherence to a treatment plan are important for cholesterol management.
Knowing your blood pressure is the first step towards keeping it in the healthy zone.
Heart disease doesn't always happen to someone else, so it's important to know how to minimize your risk.
The American Heart Association says about 900 people die each day from cardiac arrest. Most arrests that don't happen in a hospital happen in the home. Learning CPR means you could save a life – and the life you save may be a loved one.
There may be a new explanation for the decrease in heart disease related deaths. Salicylates, compounds similar to the active ingredient in aspirin, may help prevent heart attacks. These compounds occur naturally in some foods, and can also be found in an increasing variety of products available on grocery stores' shelves.