Heart AttackInfo Center
Men's Hormone Therapy May Be Risky for the Heart
Properly balanced hormones deliver benefits such as strong bones and healthy sexual function. Restoring natural hormones lost due to illness or aging with hormone supplements is an option, but it may carry risks.
AFib May Push Heart Attack Risk Higher
Atrial fibrillation ( AFib ) is an irregular heart rhythm. While heart attack increases the risk of AFib , AFib may also raise heart attack risk, especially in women and African Americans.
Some RA Meds Tied to Lower Heart Attack Risk Than Others
Rheumatoid arthritis patients have an increased risk for heart attacks. Some medications used to treat the inflammation from arthritis may also help lower the risk of heart attack as well.
A New Definition for Heart Attack
A typical heart attack comes on suddenly and is easily diagnosed. Another type of heart attack that can occur after a heart procedure, however, may need to be better defined.
Faster Heart Attack Care Led to Faster Return to Work
When a person has a heart attack, fast treatment is key to a fast recovery. A delay in restoring blood flow to arteries may mean a slow return back to normal activities, including work.
Stents Affect Post-Surgery Heart Risks
Stenting is a common way to treat atherosclerosis or clogged arteries. For patients who are having noncardiac surgery after stent placement, timing is everything.
Low Cost Meds May Prevent Heart Damage
They say the early bird gets the worm. And that’s no exception in the case of a heart attack.
Menopause, Hot Flashes and Heart Problems
Estrogen — a hormone used to treat symptoms of menopause — has been shown to increase the risk for certain cancers. But other questions about the safety of estrogen therapy remain. For example, is it safe for the heart?
Does Faster Heart Attack Treatment Save More Lives?
For a person having a heart attack, the amount of time between first arriving at the hospital and receiving treatment is very important.
Women, Minorities Lag in Heart Attack Care
Heart attack patients can take steps to lower their risk of future cardiac events, such as losing weight and managing high blood pressure. Some high-risk groups, however, could be doing more.