Heart Attack http://www.dailyrx.com/taxonomy/term/253/feed en Weighing the Benefits of Statins http://www.dailyrx.com/statin-risks-elderly-patients-without-heart-disease-could-outweigh-benefits <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/statin-risks-elderly-patients-without-heart-disease-could-outweigh-benefits"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/statins-elderly-chd.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Cholesterol medication can be lifesaving for older patients, but that doesn't mean taking it is risk-free.</p> <p> </div> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:09:32 +0000 21214 at http://www.dailyrx.com Divorce Might Lead to More Than Just Heartache http://www.dailyrx.com/acute-myocardial-infarction-risk-may-be-higher-among-those-who-are-divorced <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/acute-myocardial-infarction-risk-may-be-higher-among-those-who-are-divorced"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/couple-287152_1280.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Getting divorced may literally break your heart.</p> <p> </div> Tue, 14 Apr 2015 03:30:19 +0000 21188 at http://www.dailyrx.com Heart Attack During Exercise: Not a Big Threat http://www.dailyrx.com/sudden-cardiac-arrest-middle-aged-adults-occurred-rarely-during-exercise-and-was-more-survivable <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/sudden-cardiac-arrest-middle-aged-adults-occurred-rarely-during-exercise-and-was-more-survivable"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/runners_0.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Heart attacks can strike with no warning, even while exercising. However, middle-aged adults shouldn't be afraid to exercise, as the likelihood of sudden heart attacks may be low during vigorous activity.</p><p> </div> Mon, 06 Apr 2015 20:09:58 +0000 21152 at http://www.dailyrx.com Blood Pressure After Heart Problems: New Treatment Guidelines http://www.dailyrx.com/blood-pressure-guidelines-set-new-limits-and-address-factors-obesity-exercise-and-smoking-blood <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/blood-pressure-guidelines-set-new-limits-and-address-factors-obesity-exercise-and-smoking-blood"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/blood-pressure-cuff_2.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Keeping blood pressure in check is important for avoiding a heart attack — especially if you've already survived one. New guidelines could help doctors and patients keep blood pressure on track after heart problems.</p><p> </div> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:29:24 +0000 21137 at http://www.dailyrx.com How to Talk with Your Doctor About Statins http://www.dailyrx.com/statin-therapy-doctor-patient-discussion-guidelines-call-open-conversation-about-risks-and-benefits <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/statin-therapy-doctor-patient-discussion-guidelines-call-open-conversation-about-risks-and-benefits"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/dreamstime_m_19905004.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Heads or tails? Chocolate or vanilla? Life is full of decisions — even for doctors. A good discussion allows patients to share in the decision-making process for their health care.</p><p> </div> Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:49:48 +0000 21134 at http://www.dailyrx.com How the Food on Your Plate Might Affect Your Heart http://www.dailyrx.com/heart-disease-risk-dropped-adults-eating-vegetables-fruits-fish-and-whole-grains <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/heart-disease-risk-dropped-adults-eating-vegetables-fruits-fish-and-whole-grains"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/dreamstime_m_41442849.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>The healthy choices you make at breakfast, lunch and dinner don’t just make you feel better — they could be adding years to your life.</p> <p> </div> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:29:59 +0000 21083 at http://www.dailyrx.com High Spirits, Low Stress Might Lift up Heart http://www.dailyrx.com/depression-and-stress-together-may-raise-heart-health-risks <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/depression-and-stress-together-may-raise-heart-health-risks"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/smileyjoe.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Depression and stress can damage heart health. Put both conditions together, and it may cause a double-whammy that amplifies heart risks.</p> <p> </div> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:44:27 +0000 21037 at http://www.dailyrx.com Menopause Rx: The Heart of the Matter http://www.dailyrx.com/hormone-replacement-therapy-after-menopause-found-not-protect-women-against-heart-disease <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/hormone-replacement-therapy-after-menopause-found-not-protect-women-against-heart-disease"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/dreamstime_m_19905052.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.</p> <p> </div> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:34:11 +0000 21035 at http://www.dailyrx.com For Your Heart’s Sake, Get out of Your Chair http://www.dailyrx.com/coronary-artery-calcification-risk-increased-those-who-sat-long-periods <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/coronary-artery-calcification-risk-increased-those-who-sat-long-periods"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/entrepreneur-593360_1280.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Sitting may feel nice, especially after a long day. Too much of it, however, isn't doing your heart health any favors.</p> <p> </div> Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:10:47 +0000 21020 at http://www.dailyrx.com The Gender Divide in Heart Attack Care http://www.dailyrx.com/female-heart-attack-patients-were-slower-get-medical-care-men <!-- FIELD_PHOTO --> <div class="photo field "> <a href="/female-heart-attack-patients-were-slower-get-medical-care-men"><img src="http://www.dailyrx.com/sites/files/styles/teaser/public/photo/ambulance_outside.jpg" width="138" height="106" /></a> </div> <!-- LOU field.tpl.php --> <div class="body text-with-summary field " > <p>Different people react in different ways during a health crisis, and when it comes to heart attacks, these differences may fall along gender lines.</p> <p> </div> Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:10:34 +0000 21013 at http://www.dailyrx.com