More articles about: heart attack
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Treating heart attacks with a medium chain fatty acid
Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery?
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4-year-old’s sudden cardiac arrest reveals life-threatening heart arrythmia
Ireland never showed any symptoms of her rare congenital heart condition until it caused her to collapse after playing outside.
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Heart-safe snow shoveling
Before you head outside with your shovel, brush up on these tips to keep your heart safe out in the snow.
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Doctor revives fellow hockey player after cardiac arrest during game
Fast action by pediatric cardiologist, access to an AED save 47-year-old father of three’s life on the ice.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It
A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
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Uncovering the Genetics Behind Heart Attacks That Surprise Young, Healthy Women
New genetic research finds spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, heart attacks may be more similar to different diseases than to other heart attacks.
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The ‘Uberization’ of 911
Apps like Uber or Lyft can find you easily for a ride to the airport. So why is getting help to get to a hospital in an emergency so much more complicated?
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Woman Suffers 2 Heart Attacks in 3 Days Due to Rare Condition
After suffering a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, here’s what Morgan Drutchas wants other women to know.
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Don’t Ignore a Heart Attack, Even During a Pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department is still the safest place to be when you’re having a cardiovascular emergency.
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How to Know If You're Having a Heart Attack
Are you having a heart attack? Signs and symptoms to look out for explained by a Michigan Medicine expert.
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Taking your blood pressure at home can be an essential part of your health care maintenance. Learn how to monitor your blood pressure accurately at home with these seven easy steps.
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Getting Heart Healthy with a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Learn how to get started with this heart healthy recipe.
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Doubling Up on Blood Thinners
Research shows aspirin and anticoagulants might not mix
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Targeting Inflammation to Better Understand Dangerous Blood Clots
Forty percent of people who develop venous thromboembolism don’t know what caused it. New research in mice further explores inflammation’s role.
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Should STEMI Patients Recover in the ICU?
Providers need clearer guidance on whether a patient who has suffered a STEMI heart attack should recover in the intensive care unit, a new U-M study finds.