It’s difficult to predict the prognosis for a person with heart failure, but new research shows that pupil size can give valuable clues. Study results…
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Beware of Atrial Fibrillation After Any Surgery
A new study shows that an irregular heartbeat (Afib) can develop following any type of surgery, not just cardiac. Steps to protect yourself or a…
Why Do I Need to Wear a Heart Monitor for So Long?
If you’re having palpitations or other unexplained heart symptoms, wearing a Holter monitor can help detect the cause. Here, details on the process…
Is My Blood Pressure Too Low?
High blood pressure is a widely recognized health threat, but blood pressure that’s too low also can be harmful. Read on for details…
Postprandial Hypotension: When Eating Makes You Dizzy
Feeling faint or dizzy after eating might be caused by postprandial hypotension, a common condition among older adults. Here’s what you can do about it.
Little-Known Heart Attack and Stroke Triggers: New Insights
To avoid heart attack and stroke, we know to control blood pressure and cholesterol. But there other dangerous triggers to consider…
The Heart Tests You Really Need—It’s Not Cholesterol
Standard cholesterol blood tests don’t tell your real heart-disease risk. These more-comprehensive heart tests can…
MINOCA: The Heart Attack You’ve Never Heard Of
A new study offers warnings about this under-researched type of heart attack that affects men and women equally.
Why Heart Attacks Are Missed in So Many Women
Women are just as likely as men to have a heart attack. But more women than men are dying. Here’s how to avoid that fatal…
What’s This “Heartbeat” in My Husband’s Stomach?
Your heartbeat belongs in your chest, right? So what does it mean if you feel a pulsating sensation in your stomach? Read on to find…
Do You Need a Statin? Here’s How to Find Out?
Do you need a statin? The best way to know is with a heart CT scan—it can reveal dangerous plaque calcification and help you decide.
Surprising Foods That Lower Your Blood Pressure
Controlling blood pressure takes more than a daily banana. Fortunately, there are a variety of delicious foods you may never think of. Read on…
