I recently read an article about heart attacks and broken heart syndrome. I had already known stress can play a huge role in heart attacks, but the broken heart syndrome report made me wonder what this was all about. Symptoms of a broken heart can mimic a heart attack, but the differences between the two [...]
Heart Attack & Broken Heart Syndrome
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Health
Tags: arteries·congestive heart failure·EKG·heart attack·low blood pressure·shortness of breath·symptoms of heart attack
CHOLESTEROL: HDL, LDL, TRIGS?
January 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Diabetes, Health
It’s important to learn more about cholesterol if you have been recently diagnosed. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that helps cells in your body function properly. Too much and contributes to atherosclerosis and potentially heart attack. You get cholesterol from food and what is made in your body. HDL is the “good” cholesterol. This is [...]
Tags: -plaque·artery·bloodstream·Diabetes·heart attack·lipoproteins·stroke
What is a medical emergency?
February 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Health
A medical emergency is any life threatening event. Dial 911 or get to the emergency room as quickly as possible. In most cases dialing 911 will get the ambulance there quicker than you driving to the E.R. They have all the equipment needed in the ambulance to help sustain life on the way to the [...]
Tags: broken bones·concussions·fever·heart attack·medical emergency·respiratory problems·trauma
A Woman’s Heart Attack Symptoms
January 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Health
This information was sent to me by a very good friend. I felt it was extremely important to add to my info tips. You never know when this may happen to you. I hope it never will. Subject: FW: Female Heart Attack – One of the best descriptions I have seen! Women and heart attacks [...]