Stroke and heart attack are life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention, but they differ in the affected organ and symptoms.

Catching the signs early increases the chances of surviving a heart attack, but the most vital part is being able to identify when one is happening and remembering five key steps. This guide will help ...

An emergency like a heart attack never comes unexpectedly. But if you notice any signs, even mild ones, instead of panicking, ...

Being home alone during a heart attack can be frightening, but acting fast is crucial. Experts say the first steps include ...

Heart attack and heart failure are two distinct but often confused cardiovascular conditions. A heart attack occurs suddenly when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is heartburn? Can heartburn feel like a heart attack? -- A.S.Q. ANSWER: Heartburn is a sensation of discomfort in the upper abdomen or in the lower chest that is burning in ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

“The longer you wait, the more likely it is you’ll have irreversible damage to the heart,” Eckhardt said. “So, if we can determine what people think a heart attack will be like, perhaps we can help ...

There's more to worry about this winter than a runny nose and slippery roads. — -- Fluffy, white snow may be the stuff of holiday greeting cards but, to cardiologists, it's a heart attack waiting ...

Jones: The AHA recommends that all patients with high blood pressure use a home monitor to measure their blood pressure at least two or three times per week. In my practice, I recommend that my ...