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Obesity reduces risk of dying after a heart attack

October 03, 2008

In what doctors admit is a paradox, new research suggests that people who are overweight have half the risk of dying after a heart attack than thinner patients--despite being at higher risk for having a heart attack in the first place. Experts say that one reason obese patients may fare better is because overweight patients are more likely to leave the hospital with prescriptions for heart and cholesterol medications after suffering a heart attack. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure

By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the... Read more »

Does My Temperament/Personality Play a Role in My Risk for Heart Disease?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...role does temperament/personality play in a person's heart disease risk? Does it have a direct... Read more »

Coronary Angioplasty, Stents, and Other Relics of the Paleolithic Age

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

In the next 24 hours, nearly 10,000 heart procedures will be performed in hospitals across the U.S.... Read more »

Coenzyme Q10 - Should you be using this supplement?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...doctors do not routinely recommend CoQ10 to their heart patients. If you've never heard of... Read more »

Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Question: What are healthy resting heart rates for men and women of different ages? Answer: Normal... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 chest, unusual shortness of breath (especially if you... Read more »

Your Blood's Amazing Trip through Your Vascular System

...vessels that carry your blood throughout your body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. Your blood leaves the left side... Read more »

Heart Attack Stories: Share Your Heart Disease Story

We're always looking for individuals to write about their experiences with heart disease. Here's how you can contribute yours Heart Disease Connection thrives because individuals like you are willing... Read more »

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 itself must also be supplied with oxygen-rich blood... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »

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Medications

INSPRA Oral Uses and How to Use

...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is... Read more »

Coreg Oral Uses and How to Use

...beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart... Read more »

Lopressor Oral Uses and How to Use

...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »

Tenormin Oral Uses and How to Use

...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »

Altace Oral Uses and How to Use

...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This... Read more »

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Heart Failure Patients Unrealistic

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By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent 1531 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart failure often overestimate their life... Read summary »

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