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S. Korean man dies after 50 hours of computer games
• Heart Attack • Aug 09 05

A South Korean man who played computer games for 50 hours almost non-stop died of heart failure minutes after finishing his mammoth session in an Internet cafe,…


 

“Prehypertension” raises heart attack risk
• Heart Attack • Aug 09 05

People with blood pressure at the high end of what used to be considered normal - now termed “Prehypertension” - run an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease…


 

Hostility adds to heart-attack risk factors
• Heart Attack • Aug 05 05

Men with the metabolic syndrome - a cluster of disorders such as High Blood Pressure, high blood sugar and a large waistline - run an increased risk…


 

Vitamin C protection against heart disease doubted
• Heart Attack • Aug 05 05

High blood levels of vitamin C have been associated with lower Heart Attack risk, but now UK researchers say socioeconomic status may account for the relationship.

In other…


 

Newer arthritis drugs also lower heart risks
• Heart Attack • Aug 04 05

People with Rheumatoid Arthritis are prone to develop heart disease, but treatment with the newer class of drugs called TNF inhibitors appears to lower risk of a cardiovascular…


 

“Prehypertension” increases heart attack risk
• Heart Attack • Jul 26 05

Individuals with “Prehypertension?,” blood pressure readings on the high end of normal, have an increased risk of having a major cardiovascular event, according to a report in the…


 

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Attack
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Q: How would I know if I were having a heart attack?

Often, it is not easy to tell. But there are symptoms people may have. These are: an uncomfortable pressure,…


 

Heart Attack: Summary
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Incidence and Prevalence
According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States; and, in adults, heart attacks cause 1 out of every…


 

What Causes a Heart Attack?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that bring blood and oxygen to the heart muscle). When blood cannot reach…


 

How Can I Prevent a Heart Attack?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Most Heart Attacks are caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). You can help prevent a heart attack by knowing about your risk factors for CAD and heart…


 

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Some heart attack signs and symptoms are sudden and intense ... the classic “movie” heart attack signs. No one doubts what’s happening when they see these signs…


 

Heart Attack: Who’s at Risk
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. CHD is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply blood…


 

Life after a Heart Attack
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

There are millions of people who have survived a heart attack. Many recover fully and are able to lead normal lives.

If you have already had a heart attack, your goals…


 

How is a Heart Attack Diagnosed?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

Diagnosis (and treatment) of a heart attack can begin when emergency medical personnel arrive after you call 9-1-1. Don’t put off calling 9-1-1 because you are not sure that you are…


 

How is a Heart Attack Treated?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

A heart attack is a medical emergency. Delaying treatment can mean lasting damage to your heart or even death. The sooner treatment begins, the better your chances of recovering. Your treatment…


 

What Is a Heart Attack?
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

There are about 500,000 heart attack deaths in the U.S. each year. At least 250,000 people die before they even get to the hospital. Many of these deaths could be prevented by…


 

Cardiac Biomarkers
• Heart Attack • Jul 25 05

What are they?

Cardiac biomarkers are enzymes, proteins, and hormones that are associated with heart function, damage or failure. Some of the tests are specific for the heart while others are also elevated with skeletal…


 

Troponin Test
• Heart Attack • Jul 24 05

How is it used?
Troponin levels are used in persons who have Chest pain to see if they have had a Heart Attack or other heart damage. Chest pain can…


 

CK-MB / Creatine Kinase
• Heart Attack • Jul 24 05

Also known as: CK MB, CPK MB
Formal name: Creatine Kinase-MB


Why get tested?
To determine if you have had a Heart Attack and whether certain clot-dissolving drugs are…


 

Myoglobin
• Heart Attack • Jul 24 05

Why get tested?
To determine whether muscle, particularly heart muscle, has been injured

When to get tested?
Every 2-3 hours for the first several hours after experiencing chest pain that is suspected to be…


 

CK - Creatine Kinase
• Heart Attack • Jul 24 05

Also known as: Total CK, Creatine phosphokinase, CPK
Formal name: Creatine Kinase


Why get tested?
To determine if you have had a Heart Attack or if other muscles in…


 
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