She didn't know what was wrong. Neither did her dad when he had a heart attack.
Jun 18, 2024
Susan Koeppen was confused by pain in her shoulder and overwhelming nausea. Then she remembered her father had subtle symptoms when he had a heart attack.
Heart Attack News
Getting the mail left her chest feeling hot and cold. She was having a heart attack.
Jun 6, 2024
At 53, Marcie Westwater had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection that caused her heart to stop.
After a pre-gig heart attack, New Jersey musician embraces exercise
May 24, 2024
Trombonist and singer Tommy Meares had a heart attack at home before a gig. Doctors unclogged his arteries and Meares soon became an enthusiastic regular at cardiac rehabilitation.
How are asthma and heart health linked?
May 17, 2024
Research suggests asthma is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, questions remain about the link between the chronic lung disorder and heart health.
New roadmap to lower the risk of amputation in peripheral artery disease
May 14, 2024
New guidelines emphasize that coordinated care can prevent amputations and cardiovascular complications for people with PAD, an often painful disease caused by reduced blood flow in the legs and feet.
Time, distance and staffing pose challenges to health care in rural North Dakota
May 9, 2024
North Dakota turns to telemedicine and community education to cope with heart and health care challenges in rural areas.
Anger's role in heart attack risk may start in the arteries
May 1, 2024
Short bursts of anger may reduce the ability of blood vessels to dilate, believed to be a precursor to hardened arteries, new research suggests.
2 weeks after giving birth, teacher had a heart attack. Then a cardiac arrest.
Apr 12, 2024
New mom Naiya Atkins had a heart attack, then went into cardiac arrest. A year later, she got a heart transplant in time for her son's first birthday.
Pageant queen had 6 heart attacks by age 18
Mar 26, 2024
Unsure how long she'd live, Jude Maboné made a bucket list that included competing in pageants. She's now Miss District of Columbia.
Study offers insight on how hot weather impairs the immune system
Mar 19, 2024
Indicators of inflammation and immune response are linked to high outdoor temperatures, which pose cardiovascular dangers.