More articles about: heart attack
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Woman Suffers 2 Heart Attacks in 3 Days Due to Rare Condition
After suffering a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, here’s what Morgan Drutchas wants other women to know. 
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Don’t Ignore a Heart Attack, Even During a Pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department is still the safest place to be when you’re having a cardiovascular emergency.
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How to Know If You're Having a Heart Attack
Are you having a heart attack? Signs and symptoms to look out for explained by a Michigan Medicine expert.
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Taking your blood pressure at home can be an essential part of your health care maintenance. Learn how to monitor your blood pressure accurately at home with these seven easy steps.
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Getting Heart Healthy with a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Learn how to get started with this heart healthy recipe.
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Doubling Up on Blood Thinners
Research shows aspirin and anticoagulants might not mix
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Targeting Inflammation to Better Understand Dangerous Blood Clots
Forty percent of people who develop venous thromboembolism don’t know what caused it. New research in mice further explores inflammation’s role.
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Should STEMI Patients Recover in the ICU?
Providers need clearer guidance on whether a patient who has suffered a STEMI heart attack should recover in the intensive care unit, a new U-M study finds.
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Jack Harbaugh’s New Outlook After Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery
The former assistant U-M football coach under Bo Schembechler, and father of current coach Jim Harbaugh, says heart health should be a focus for all ages.
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Getting a Flu Shot Can Help Protect Your Heart, Too
A flu vaccine can shield you, and those you love, from the virus’ potentially life-threatening effects — including heart attack.
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Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: Do You Know the Difference?
Often connected to each other, these emergency cardiac scenarios can be deadly. Learn the signs and symptoms of both — and what to do next.
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A Doctor Explains What Makes a Heart Attack a 'Widowmaker'
What is a widowmaker heart attack? A Michigan Medicine cardiologist breaks down the symptoms, risk factors and treatment approach for this severe cardiac event.
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12 Heart Attack Risk Factors You Can’t Ignore
What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.
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New Blood Test for Diagnosing Heart Attacks: A ‘Big Deal,’ with Caveats
A longtime blood test that measures the likelihood of a cardiac event has become more sensitive and more precise. Why doctors and patients should be cautiously optimistic.
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Study: Better Treatment, Not More Spending, Saves Heart Attack Patients
Increases in early stenting treatments have paid off in lives and dollars, but some hospitals lag behind, a new study finds. Meanwhile, total costs have grown without reductions in mortality.