Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat in the United States. Though you may not have symptoms, you could still have AFib. Learn the signs and how to protect yourself from this potentially serious heart problem.
Is your heart all aflutter as if you’re excited even when you’re not? Do you feel your heart skip a beat or pound harder in your chest? Heart palpitations like these are usually nothing to worry about. Learn what to do when your heart skips a beat.
When your heart makes more than the familiar “lub-DUB” sound, or you regularly have heart palpitations, you might have a heart murmur. Most heart murmurs don’t require treatment, but some indicate an underlying problem.
If you find yourself stressed out on a regular basis, it likely doesn’t do your mood any good. But do you know what it’s doing to your health? Find out the physical consequences of heavy stress, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
Symptoms of a heart attack are different in women than men, so women might not realize they’re experiencing a heart attack. Read on to learn how women experience heart attacks differently from men, so you can get the help you need in an emergency.
When people think about varicose veins, most imagine an unsightly cosmetic issue. Many people don’t realize varicose veins can actually be a serious health concern. Read on to learn more about varicose veins and the problems they can cause.
If you have high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, you’re at a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. Thankfully, you can lower your cholesterol by changing your habits.
Do you wonder about having a stress test? If you struggle with heart problems, or have had heart issues in the past, stress tests with a cardiologist can diagnose problems that can’t be seen when your heart is at rest.
Symptoms of high blood pressure usually occur only when the condition reaches critical levels. That’s why millions of Americans are unaware they’re affected. A simple and painless test can effectively monitor this potentially fatal condition.
If it shocked you to hear that Luke Perry and John Singleton — two young celebrities — died of strokes recently, it may shock you, even more, to know it’s not uncommon. There’s a trend toward strokes among a younger crowd that you should know about.
