Cure And Treatment Of A Heart Attack
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
You can help to prevent a heart attack by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis, especially high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. If you have high cholesterol, follow your doctor's guidelines for a healthy diet low in fats and cholesterol, and, if necessary, take medication to decrease your blood cholesterol level. If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's recommendations for modifying your diet and taking your medication. If you...
Read moreMore information on "Cure And Treatment Of A Heart Attack"
From Our Experts
Secret Treatments are Not the Solution
Harold is energetic and highly motivated. His heart scan score of 997 really threw him for a loop: his view of himself as a healthy,... Read more »
Clinical Trials Can Be the Secret to a Cure for Heart-Related...
February is American Heart month and should represent a valentine to all of us. Many people think that the only way to contribute to... Read more »
Meet HeartHawk: Your New Heart Health Consumer Advocate
The clock began ticking for me when I was 14 years old. It was a hot August day so my grandfather took me to the beach and even bought me... Read more »
Constant Migraines after heart attack?
Full Question: I had gotten one migraine a year since age 19 until I was 41 and had a heart attack. Since then (I am now 47 ) I have... Read more »
From Our Sources
What is Coronary Heart Disease?
How It HappensThe heart pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the entire body by way of a network of arteries. The heart... Read more »
Heart rate may predict heart attack risk: study
French researchers have found that a mental stress-related increase in heart rate before exercise appears to be associated with an increased risk of... Read more »
What is a Heart Attack?
How It HappensA heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked due to fatty material building up in the arteries and eventually closing... Read more »
Emergency Steps for Heart Attack
If you think may be experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, do not wait to see if they go away. If you experience discomfort or pain in the... Read more »
Treatment for Heart Attacks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment options for heart attack, and acute coronary syndrome, include:Oxygen therapyRelieving pain and discomfort using nitroglycerin or... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
