New mom faces life-threatening heart attack days after giving birth
Oct 16, 2020
Chanel Davis-Mitchell almost died from a sudden tear in her heart arteries days after her son was born. Her husband's swift action helped save her life.
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Strokes and heart attacks increase when flu-like illnesses rise
Oct 8, 2020
Heart attack risk increases quickly after a flu-like illness, while the risk of stroke rises slower, according to a new study.
Having spouse in ICU could increase heart risk
Oct 5, 2020
Admission to a hospital's intensive care unit can increase a spouse's risk of a cardiovascular event as soon as a week later, according to a new Japanese study.
Her pain seemed muscular. It was actually a heart attack.
Sep 25, 2020
Kelly Sosnowski brushed off symptoms for days, until the pain got so bad that her husband took her to the emergency room.
Repeat heart attacks decline in women, as data suggest need to raise awareness
Sep 21, 2020
Fewer heart attack survivors are experiencing another within a year, according to new research showing the greatest decline was in women. Yet, a new survey shows heart disease awareness among women under 65 has dipped over the past decade.
Her arm pain wasn't from skiing – it was a heart attack
Sep 3, 2020
After a massive heart attack at 40, Kelly Kleiner embraced a new normal.
Stressed TV boss ignored the news from his body – a heart attack
Aug 18, 2020
Television news director Eric Olsen led a stressful life with unhealthy habits. Then chest pains and other symptoms landed him in the hospital with a heart attack.
As hurricane season and pandemic collide, here's how to stay safe
Aug 17, 2020
Hurricane season and other natural disasters can be stressful – and impact heart health. But how do heart and stroke patients prepare when you toss in a pandemic?
What do heart patients need to know about COVID-19 now?
Aug 10, 2020
Much has been learned about heart disease and the coronavirus, but some of the most essential advice for heart patients remains the same.
Flu shot may help protect vulnerable hospital patients from heart attack, mini-stroke
Jul 27, 2020
The flu vaccine might protect at-risk hospital patients from heart problems and more, a new study finds.