The common practice of inserting a stent to repair a narrowed artery has no benefit over standard medical care in treating stable coronary artery disease, according to a new review of randomized controlled trials published on Monday. Stable coronary artery disease is the type of heart ailment that causes angina, or chest pain, after physical exercise or emotional stress but generally not at... (read more)
Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study of more than one million people in the US. Overall men have significantly more heart attacks, but under the age of 55 women are more likely to die from one. Without displaying the classic chest pain symptoms of a heart attack, researchers say some women may not be getting the right kind of treatment. ... (read more)
With Valentine's day upon us, I figured it would be cliche and expected to write about something related to the heart... and that's exactly what I'm about to do. So, put down your chocolates for a minute and get your learning cap on! Let's start with some basic setup. The heart is pretty important. There are a lot of vessels called arteries that come off of the heart. These arteries supply the body wit... (read more)
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