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CARDIAC ARREST  

On June 23, 2005, The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a recent study regarding sudden death after a heart attack.

People surviving a heart attack, often a portion of the heart muscle will be damaged leading to congestive heart failure. Researchers discovered injecting H2S into mice lab hearts limits muscle damage to the heart, during a heart attack.

Sudden cardiac arrest has killed millions, don't let you be it's next victim.

H2S is able to boost the heart's function after a heart attack by helping to minimize what is known as reperfusion injury which is a side effect of restoring the blood flow too swiftly to hearts that are suffering from low oxygen.

Why congestive heart failure is so serious, and how to treat it.

Could you be in line to be a victim? What can you do to be sure you are alright and how will you protect yourself and your loved ones?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a training program that covers appropriate rescue techniques for individuals assisting someone that may be in cardiac arrest.

With the increase of heart disease and heart attack-related injury, you may need extra measures to ensure heart safety. The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator System is the first over-the-counter system that may help save a life at the next emergency.

If you want to talk about an amazing gadget that can literally save your life then we are talking about the Philips HeartStart. The use of CPR on a person whose heart as stopped is better than doing nothing at all.

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Are you at risk?

Heart Disease is the number 1 threat to women. Do you know the warning signs? Understanding the symptoms can help save your life.

You can read what factors and symptoms play a role in detecting an onset of a heart attack.

Heart disease is preventable. For this reason, we need to know the simple steps we should be taking to avoid developing it.

Heart disease is a silent killer to people and animals. Read more in this informative article.

pollution from motor vehicles may be driving up rates of heart disease

Millions of women suffer from complications of heart disease. This is an overview of the implication The Pill and stress may have on the heart and the progression of heart disease later in life.

Heart disease in women doesn't get the attention it should. Women have the same heart disease problems as men. Yet, heart disease is considered by many to be a man's disease. Five hundred thousand women a year in America die from heart diseases. We need prevention knowledge.

These four simple lifestyle changes can help you prevent a heart attack.

A new test may now determine whether you're at risk for heart disease - even if you're fit and have a healthy diet.

Keeping your beloved pets healthy should be of great concern to an owner. Not many people realize that, like humans, dogs can acquire or be born with heart disease. This can lead to an early death for your dog if it results in heart failure.

If you are diagnosed with a heart attack, there are several possible treatments you may undergo.

This explains the symptoms of a heart attack and how to treat someone experiencing a heart attack.

While no diet can eliminate the risk of heart attack, changing what you eat can significant reduce that risk.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), heart attack symptoms in women are often much different from those in men. Read on to find out how heart attack symptoms differ in women.

The process of diagnosing a heart attack begins when paramedics arrive at your door, and continues when you arrive at the hospital.

If you're seeking out different ways to treat this heart condition without using synthetic medications, than these natural remedies will provide you with the relief you, and your heart, deserve.

If you're a postmenopausal woman, you may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than you think.

New report identifies risks of heart disease, early death associated with even low levels of lead, another demonstrates CT scans may help decide which cases need urgent attention.

February is American Heart month. Women need to know the facts of heart disease. Knowing the difference between fact and rumors about this deadly disease could save your life and lower your risk of getting heart disease.

What are some common risk factors associated with heart disease? Is there anything you can do to minimize your risk of heart disease?

Cold and flu season is linked to increased risk of fatal heart attacks. Patients receive fewer life-saving medications and procedures than patients admitted at other times of the year. Researchers believe one reason is reduced hospital staffing during the holidays.

Research and personal experience show that exercise can help heart attack recovery.

Heart disease is not only serious, it can kill you. Often there are no symptoms of heart disease before an attack. Protect yourself with prevention. Following are fifteen steps that you can take to lower you risk of heart disease or stroke.

A paper presented at the American Heart Assn's Scientific Sessions demonstrates that maternal smoking in early pregnancy has been implicated as a causative factor in certain forms of congenital heart disease.

Natural, safe and proven relief from coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, chronic heart failure as well as high cholesterol. Hawthorn (leaf, berry, extract) is one of the oldest known medicinal plants used in European medicine.

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Where are five tips to keep our immune system and our hearts healthy.

Heart disease in catas is hard to detce and hard to treat.

Because of advances in knowledge of genetic components of illness, new technology has been invented that gives doctors ability to measure C-reactive protein. This has predictive value for vascular disease, and therefore probable leads to prevention.

American women are 4 to 6 times more likely to die from heart disease than of breast cancer. Females develop heart disease later in life, but it's deadlier for them. Stop smoking reduces your risk by one third in 2 years.

Healthy eating can be confusing. What you need are tips to focus your efforts so you can lose weight, feel great and reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Heart disease kills more women age 65 and older than all cancers combined. Women need to pay attetion to symptoms and to prevention measures.

Most women aren't aware that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of American women. A recent study indicated that women perceive cancer as more of a health threat than heart disease. Here are the five most important things women need to know.

The high cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused many senior citizens on a limited budget to not be able to afford their heart disease medication. Affordable prescription medication from Canada could solve their problem.

What do studies show about the risks of heart disease for menopausal women using hormone replacement therapy? Visit this article about female HRT to find out!

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, 17,000 fewer women died of heart disease in 2004 than in 2003.

A new study has found that even small abnormalities in electrocardiogram (EKG) test results may indicate whether an apparently healthy postmenopausal woman is at risk for heart disease.

In 1997, a study showed the link between C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and heart disease. The public began to hear rumblings about testing for CRP a few years later.

Doctors have a new tool in the fight against heart disease in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. The Reynolds Risk Score is a seven-item calculator that can help show a woman and her doctor how great her risk is.

With heart disease a common killer among men and women, protecting against heart disease can easily extend your life. Regular exercise and general healthy eating habits are important for heart health, but there are other specific things you can do to protect your heart.

The major source of heart disease is cholesterol circulating in the blood stream. Scientists agree that the levels of cholesterol should stay balanced in order to avoid serious health conditions, like heart attacks or blood pressure problems.