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.

A new European study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure medicine, showing that taking it in high doses may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest — a dangerous condition where ...

Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating suddenly. It can be caused by a heart attack, which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. Because most ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising ...

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

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

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 ...

Heart attacks in younger adults aren’t always due to clogged arteries. A new major study reveals striking differences between men and women, with nontraditional causes playing a big role in women’s ...