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The most common heart condition people develop in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can cause patients to experience angina or heart attacks.

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both life-threatening situations that require immediate medical intervention. It’s common for people to use these terms interchangeably, but there are major differences between the two events. In a heart attack, a blockage prevents blood from reaching the heart. In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops working. In other…
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Understanding Blood Pressure Readings and Other Blood Pressure Facts

Some number over some other number… To many, that’s what it sounds like when the nurse, doctor, or other medical professional announces their blood pressure reading. It’s like listening to someone as they tell you something important, but they are telling it to you in another language that you don’t understand. Whether it’s for your…
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What Are the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women?

Thanks to depictions in movies and TV shows, it’s almost expected for someone experiencing a heart attack to clutch their arm or chest, buckle at the knees, and fall to the ground. This sequence is what’s known as the “Hollywood heart attack” because it’s visually theatrical and tells audiences exactly what they need to know…
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What Are the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Men?

Have you ever felt a painful pressure in your chest that lasts a concerningly long time? What about pain in your arm(s), shoulder(s), back, and neck? If you’ve experienced any uncomfortable feeling in your chest or near your heart for any period, it’s common to ask, “Is this what a heart attack feels like? Or…
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