Articles About Heart Attack

1. Cardiac Arrest and Heart Disease

   Article - Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, usually because of abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.

2. What Is a Heart Attack?

   Article - What is a heart attack? A heart attack, also know as a myocardial infarction, is often the result of coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis from plaque.

3. What to Expect After a Heart Attack

   Article - What to expect after a heart attack. A caregiver's guide to common physical and emotional concerns. Find out what to expect and how you can help.

4. What Causes a Heart Attack?

   Article - Coronary artery disease is the most common underlying cause of heart attack, but there can also be other causes of heart attack.

5. 5 Surprising Signs of an Unhealthy Heart

   Article - Many people experience clues to heart trouble -- but don't recognize what they mean. Learn five physical hints that you may need a heart checkup.

6. How to Tell if Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

   Article - Learn how to recognize early heart attack symptoms and common heart attack signs to avoid heart attack risks at Caring.com.

7. 10 Heart Attack Symptoms You’re Most Likely to Ignore

   Article - Signs of heart attack are often ignored because they're not what people expect. Learn some common -- but less known -- symptoms of heart attack.

8. Ongoing Treatment After a Heart Attack

   Article - Long-term treatment after a heart attack is geared toward preventing future heart attacks and improving life. Here's how you can help.

9. 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent a Heart Attack

   Article - Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Prevent heart attack by following these 10 ways to reduce heart attack risk.

10. How to Deal With Post Heart Attack Depression

    Article - Understanding the emotional aftermath of a heart attack, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help.

11. Medical Management of Vascular Conditions

    Article - The blood vascular system, also called the circulatory system, of the body is made up of arteries, veins, and capillaries (tiny blood vessels between arteries and veins that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the body). The heart is responsible for pumping blood through this network of blood vessels throughout the body...

12. Top Triggers of Heart Failure Exacerbations

    Article - An exacerbation, or sudden worsening, of heart failure can be life-threatening. Know the top triggers of heart failure exacerbations.

13. 5 New Heart Tests That Could Save Your Life

    Article - Learn about five new heart tests that can help you assess whether you're at risk of undiagnosed heart disease, and how grave that risk may be.

14. Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System

15. Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries

16. Heart Failure

    Article - Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygenated blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. The heart keeps pumping, but not as efficiently as a healthy heart. Usually, the loss in the heart's pumping action is a symptom of an underlying heart problem...

17. Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves

18. Congenital Heart Defects

    Article - When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, a condition called congenital heart defect occurs (congenital means "inborn" or "existing at birth").

19. Cardiac Arrest

    Article - Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops functioning. With no effective heartbeat, the brain and other vital organs are deprived of blood, leading to death within minutes.

20. Carotid Artery Disease

21. Risk Factors for Heart Attack

    Article - Some heart attack risk factors can be controlled. Knowing the heart attack risk factors is the first step toward reducing the risk of heart attack.

22. Coronary Bypass Recovery: What to Expect

    Article - What to Expect after Coronary Bypass Surgery. Recovery issues may include loss of appetite, leg swelling, shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping.

23. What to Expect When Someone With Heart Disease Has Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting

    Article - Maximize the benefits of an angioplasty. From what to do when the patient first gets home to how much activity he or she can handle.

24. 8 Ways You Can Help Your Parent Manage an Arrhythmia

    Article - Whether your parent has tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat), or fibrillation (chaotic, very rapid heartbeat), managing his arrhythmia will help him live a longer, more active life. Here are some practical ways you can help