Coronary Artery Disease in Physically Fit Middle Age People

How could it be possible for a physically fit person in middle age to have significant coronary artery disease: dangerous blockages in their heart’s arteries? […]

How Might Chronic Heart Failure Affect the Liver?

Patients with chronic heart failure often have insufficient renal function, thanks to reduced blood flow. But what about liver dysfunction resulting from the reduced blood flow? […]

Can Chest Tightness Be the ONLY Symptom of a Heart Attack?

Is it true that if you have only the one symptom of chest tightness, and no other symptoms, that you could still be having a heart attack? You probably already know at least a few [...]

Early Menopause, Heart Attack Risk: Thin Fit vs. Obese Women

The research-verdict is out that early menopause appears to double heart attack risk and increase risk of cardiovascular disease. But does this take into consideration variables of exercise, diet, body weight and smoking history? The [...]

Can Resting Pulse in 90s from Stress Harm the Heart?

Find out what can happen if stress is causing your resting heart rate to be in the 90s. Have you noticed that whenever you take your resting heart rate, it’s in the 90s, even though [...]

Chest Tightness but No Trouble Breathing: Should You Worry?

A cardiologist addresses the issue of whether or not chest tightness, but no shortness of breath, should be worrisome. Have you been experiencing tightness in your chest, but no problem breathing, no shortness of breath [...]