A heart attack is a blockage in blood flow to the heart, while cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction causing the heart ...

Know the four hidden risk factors behind most heart attacks and practical ways to prevent them for a healthier heart.

When it comes to matters of the heart, recognising the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and chest pain can be the difference between life and death. These terms are often used ...

A new European study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure medicine, showing that taking it in high doses ...

For some, symptoms of heart attack may appear hours or days before, while for others, it can escalate in minutes.

Why heart attack and cardiac arrest is rare but possible in kids. March 1, 2011— -- On the morning of March 26, 2008, Rebecca Knowles heard her husband cry for help from their son's bedroom.

Prompt action is of utmost importance during sudden cardiac arrests and knowing how to use a defibrillator can save lives. Dr London explains how they work.

When we think of heart attacks, many of us imagine a stressed middle-aged male executive, addicted to ready meals and ...

The acronym "Fast" (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) has been a cornerstone of public stroke awareness for more than 20 years. It was ...

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 ...

Identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh have always had a very close bond but it reached a new level when both of them suffered heart attacks in their 30s, within eight months of each other.