SATURDAY, May 8, 2021 — Heart defects are often – but not always – detected at birth, so it’s important to pay attention when a child gets dizzy, passes out or says her heart is “beeping.” These and other warning signs, such as an apparent change in fitness, shouldn’t be overlooked, an expert says. Evaluating… Read More: Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning… »
Millions of women are living with heart or circulatory disease and experts have now said that they should “trust their instincts” when it comes to signs of a heart attack. Researchers have found that women visiting hospital emergency departments with potential symptoms such as chest pain could be getting the short end of the stick.… Read More: Worrying truth about female heart attacks »
Washington, April 23: A new study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine identified telltale markers in the blood of heart attack patients that distinguished them from patients suffering chest pain with other causes. The researchers hope that the results will lead to new diagnostic tests for heart attacks. If you have ever… Read More: New Blood Markers May Reveal Heart Attack in Chest Pain… »
A new study uncovers potential mechanisms that may contribute to “broken heart syndrome,” or Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), a temporary heart condition that is brought on by stressful situations and emotions. The research, which was led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), indicates that a heart-brain connection likely plays a major role. For the… Read More: Researchers identify brain’s role in broken heart syndrome »