Category Archives: Heart Attack and Stroke

Cardiovascular diseases are recognized as a prime cause of mortality in most countries around the world. The symptoms of these diseases are often left undetected for years and thus eventually result in a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. It is critical to recognize that a heart attack is different from a cardiac arrest, wherein ...click here to read more

In North American, over 1 million people suffer a heart attack each year. Understanding why and how heart attacks occur is important so that individuals seek treatment early in order to avoid adverse outcomes, such as death. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked long enough that part of the ...click here to read more

Some people may find hot weather enjoyable and relaxing, however, individuals at risk for heart attack should take extra precaution to protect themselves during extreme hot temperatures. Hot temperatures can put excess stress on your heart, triggering a heart attack and can also lead to potentially dangerous heat-related illness, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and ...click here to read more

You probably already know that if you want to preserve your health and live longer, then a healthy diet, regular exercise and proper cardiac care can help you to do just that. You may also be aware that your genes play a role in determining what types of health struggles you may face, but did ...click here to read more

Living next to a busy, noisy highway may not just be annoying it may increase your risk of having a heart attack according to new research. A study published in PLoS ONE followed over 50,000 participants (50-64 years of age) in Denmark over a period of 10 years.  During this time, there were 1,600 heart ...click here to read more

According to The Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure when compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, among other cardiovascular diseases. Suffering a heart attack can be a devastating event in ones’ life, it can possibly be ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for another reason to add dark chocolate to the list of heart healthy foods that you should consume for good health, you may be excited by recent research from Australia. The researchers of the study, published in BMJ, found that the benefits of dark chocolate consumption can be beneficial in reducing the ...click here to read more

When the blood supply to the brain is disrupted or drastically reduced, the brain tissue becomes deprived of food and oxygen and a stroke occurs.   Nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke yearly in the United States and strokes are not only the leading cause of long-term disability, they are also the third leading cause ...click here to read more

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation every 7 minutes someone dies from heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are two of the top three causes of death in North America according to the latest statistics report from 2008. With heart disease, including heart attack, and stroke costing the economy over $20 billion ...click here to read more

Heart attacks are generally described as severe cardiovascular events that are characterized by chest pain, shortness of breath, and intense sweating. The appearance of these symptoms often prompts medical attention in order to provide proper treatment to the patient. The immediate medical treatment will also ensure that the individual will live longer. Various health groups ...click here to read more

Heart disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses that affect adults. It is generally characterized by blockage of the vascular tissues of the heart, such as the arteries and veins. The blockage is often caused by fatty deposits that have accumulated in these vascular tissues, making it harder for the heart to deliver ...click here to read more

A stroke is defined as the sudden death of brain cells caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain. It is estimated that there are between 40,000 and 50,000 stokes in Canada every year. Sadly, 16,000 of those unfortunate individuals are not lucky enough to survive the stroke; making stroke-related deaths far more numerous than ...click here to read more

As we grow older, a number of changes occur in our bodies, resulting in an increased risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.  The most common age-related changes include increase in weight, blood pressure, and glucose levels.  If we are not too cautious about our health, especially with regard to cardiac care or ...click here to read more

With all of the research showing the negative health effects of cigarette smoking, many people are turning to cigarette alternatives to help kick their habit. But, could using cigarette alternatives just be exchanging one bad habit for another? There are nicotine replacement therapies such as the patch or gum that are supposed to help a ...click here to read more