Dictionary: Heart Attack
Health Encyclopedia: Heart Attack And Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Introduction
The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the body's tissues. In order to perform the arduous task of pumping blood to the rest of the body, the heart muscle itself needs a plentiful supply of oxygen-rich blood, which is provided through a network of coronary arteries. These arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart's muscular walls (the my...
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Expert & Community Posts
Metformin and the risk of lactic acidosis
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...author asked: "Can a patient use metformin after a heart attack (after 12 years of using... Read more »
What’s So Unstable About Unstable Angina?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...coronary artery that is on the verge of leading to heart attack. The American Heart... Read more »
Is the FDA a watchdog or a dog?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...having an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI, heart attack) and cardiovascular death.... Read more »
Heart Attack Risk 40 per cent Higher in Anxious Men
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...history of heart disease, increase their risk of a heart attack by as much as 40 per cent if... Read more »
Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...the latter group. My first relative died of a heart attack at age 54. I am currently two... Read more »
Health Guide
Coronary Artery Disease and Angina: Managing Heart Disease
...more aggressive treatments, including surgery. [ACS is more fully discussed in In-Depth Report #12: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome.] Click the icon to see an image about angina. Read more »Heart Attack Diagnosis and Tests
...indicate heart damage. (The doctor will not wait for results, however, before administering treatment if a heart attack is strongly suspected.)Imaging tests, including echocardiogram and perfusion... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: References
ReferencesBhatt DL, Fox KA, Hacke W, Berger PB, Black HR, Boden WE, et al. Clopidogrel and aspirin versus aspirin alone for the prevention of atherothrombotic events. N Engl J Med. 2006 Mar 21; [Epub... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis
...killer of both men and women. In 2003, nearly 500,000 people died because of CAD. On the positive side, heart attack mortality rates have been declining. Half of men and 63% of women who die of... Read more »Treatment for Heart Attacks
...TreatmentTreatment options will depend on whether the patient has angina, acute coronary syndrome, or a full-blown heart attack.Patients who are diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) may be... Read more »
Medications
...to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. How To Use Take this... Read more »
...(klo-PIDD-oh-grell)Uses Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in... Read more »
...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »
...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. ... Read more »
...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »
Related News
Risk of Death Greatest 30 Days After Heart Attack
November 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The moments after a heart attack are crucial to patient survival, but the life and death battle isn't over for those who live... Read summary »
Heart Attack Treatment Favors Men
December 16, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although heart attack kills an equal number of men and women... Read summary »
Flavonoids Help Heart Health
March 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research... Read summary »
Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but... Read summary »
Heart Attack Warning for Pregnant Women
July 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Young pregnant women having heart attacks may be rare but it's not impossible, especially for those already in high-risk... Read summary »
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