Chest Pain
Don't ignore chest pain or discomfort. Call 911 immediately and chew an aspirin. More >>
Using a Defibrillator
Defbrillators are more common in public places so you can help someone if they are having a heart attack. More >>
Vytorin
Controversy surrounding the effectiveness of Vytorin arose when the results of the ENHANCE trial were published earlier this year. More >>
Lowering Cholesterol
Lowering cholesterol helps to reduce the risk of heart attack and death in people with heart disease. More >>
Hidden Heart Disease
In this condition, cholesterol plaque spreads evenly within the walls of the arteries rather than forming major blockages. More >>
Managing Heart Failure
The management of heart failure is a team effort, and you are a key member on that team. More >>
Why Learn CPR
In sudden cardiac arrest, a person's chance for survival decreases by 10 percent every minute without CPR and defibrillation. More >>
Congenital Heart Defects
Your family history of congenital heart defects raises your risk for having a baby with this condition. More >>
Whole Grains and Your Heart
Whole wheat, oats and barely can help lower blood cholesterol. More >>
Heart Failure Research
You can join a study that is looking at the effectiveness of an implantable device that detects increased pressure inside the heart due to fluid retention. More >>
Blood Pressure Medication
Most people start on one medication. But many may need to be treated more aggressively. More >>
Energy Drinks and Your Heart
Most healthy people can have an energy drink without experiencing problems. But many drinks contain huge amounts of caffeine and can boost blood pressure and heart rate More >>
Best Heart Attack Care
Ask our expert about why we have the best heart attack survival rate in the nation. More >>
