Articles for Tag: "heart attack"

What does my chest pain mean?  Featured
What does my chest pain mean?
If it’s not a heart attack, what’s causing your discomfort?
I didn’t have a heart attack, but I prevented one 
I didn’t have a heart attack, but I prevented one
A $49 investment led to a diagnosis and procedure that may have saved my life.
Blog: I didn’t have a heart attack, but I prevented one 
Blog: I didn’t have a heart attack, but I prevented one
John Vincent made a $49 investment that led to a diagnosis and procedure that may have saved his life.
Why modern life is a risk factor for early death 
Why modern life is a risk factor for early death
Life since the industrial revolution has been more cushy, but are there benefits to our forebearers’ way of life? A physician weighs in on a surprising new study.
“If it wasn’t for the CT scan, who knows what would’ve happened” 
“If it wasn’t for the CT scan, who knows what would’ve happened”
He went in for the $49 scan as a favor to his brother-in-law. The news that followed left him in shock.
Jim’s Story: Surviving a widowmaker heart attack 
Jim’s Story: Surviving a widowmaker heart attack
When Jim was told he had a heart attack, it rocked his world because he’d never had any symptoms. Learn more about his story of survival.
When working out is dangerous  Featured
When working out is dangerous
One study suggests heading to the gym for a tough workout in these situations can more than triple your risk of heart attack.