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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Heart Problems

Chronic chest pain could be a 'red flag' for women

October 03, 2008
Most people believe heart attacks happen suddenly. But new research suggests that for women, it's chronic chest pain that may be a 'red flag' for future heart problems, even if women do not have blocked arteries. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that women who suffer from persistent chest pain are more than twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problem than women who do not have chest pain. Read more »

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Yet another study has been released that clinches the principal─perhaps the only─reason why the... Read more »

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What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
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Health Guide

What is Coronary Heart Disease?
...addition, other medications may be necessary to help repair your damaged heart as well as prevent future heart problems.Learn how heart medications work. Read more »
Strattera
...taking Strattera while taking an MAOI.   Strattera may increase the risk of sudden death in people with heart problems. You should talk with your doctor about any heart condition or congenital... Read more »
Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?
...for many reasons. By far the most common use is to assess the cause for a patient complaint such as chest pain or shortness of breath on exertion. Additional appropriate uses of stress tests occur... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...blood test to detect abnormal levels of certain enzymes in the bloodstream. What does heart-related chest pain feel like? By William R. Ladd, M.D., Director of Nuclear Cardiology,... Read more »
Screen for Heart Disease
...Health, Racquet and Sports Clubs Association. This is especially important if you have had any history of heart problems. The guidelines state that all facilities should conduct a... Read more »

Medications

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...extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems... Read more »

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...extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems or... Read more »

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...medication may infrequently cause or worsen certain heart problems (congestive heart failure,... Read more »

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...extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems... Read more »

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...medication may infrequently cause or worsen certain heart problems (congestive heart failure,... Read more »

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