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Silent Killers: 5 Overlooked Heart Attack Symptoms
Dr. Travis Stork of the popular TV show “The Doctors” shares how you can recognize the signs of heart attack that many people ignore.
Is it indigestion or heart attack? »
Chew Aspirin to Increase the Chance of Surviving a Heart Attack
Chewing an aspirin during a heart attack increases chance of survival and reduces the chance of death by 23%.
How aspirin helps during a heart attack »
Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is poor circulation and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
Who is at risk of developing PAD? »
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in the Elderly
An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery due to the weakening of its wall. Left untreated, it can rupture and cause death.
What causes aortic aneurysms? »
Seniors and Blood Clots: What are the Symptoms?
Blood clots can lead to stroke, heart attack, and other chronic heart conditions.
Are there warning signs for blood clots? »
Coronary Angioplasty: Opening Blocked Arteries
Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a heart artery.
When is angioplasty the best option? »
A Heart Healthy Diet
What types of foods should a person with heart disease eat...and what should they avoid?
A diet for a healthy heart »
What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Coronary artery bypass grafting is a type of surgery called revascularization, used to improve blood flow to the heart in people with severe coronary artery disease
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Angina: What it is and How it Affects Seniors
What is angina and why is it a dangerous heart condition?
Get the facts about angina »
Hemorrhagic Strokes in Seniors
During a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery in the brain bursts, blood spews out into the surrounding tissue.
Learn more about hemorrhagic strokes »
Ischemic Stroke and the Elderly
What is an ischemic stroke? What the symptoms of this type of stroke? And how is it treated?
What is Ischemic Stroke? »
The Latest Research on Strokes
Scientists are conducting many different research studies on ways to diagnose, treat and prevent strokes.
Get the latest research on strokes »
How are Strokes Diagnosed and Treated?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.
How doctors know if it’s a stroke »
Are there alternatives to heart bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass is the gold standard for coronary artery disease. However, there are many other ways to treat it.
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What is the lifespan of a mechanical heart valve?
Mechanical heart valves are made of pyrolytic carbon, similar to industrial grade diamond. It is very hard and wears very little.
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What happens when a heart valve is leaking, and what is the treatment?
A leaky valve (also called an Incompetent valve) means that a portion of the blood flow moves backwards to the normal flow. If the backward flow is too large, heart failure can result.
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Can an elder safely live with weak blood vessels without having an aneurysm?
In some cases, weak blood vessels could be an aneurysm waiting to happen. There are different types of treatments for this condition.
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What size does an aorta aneurysm need to be to be operated on?
Traditionally, aortic aneurysms are operated on when they reach 5 cm -- but it depends on other factors. Read the full answer.
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Life After a Heart Attack
When someone has a heart attack, their life, as well as the lives of the people who care for them, change forever.
How life changes after a heart attack »
How the Heart Grows Old
Why are older people are at higher risk for heart conditions? Does age eventually cause the heart to just “give out?”
Understanding the aging heart »

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