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Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

November 13, 2020

The holidays can be a time for increased health risks. Here's what to know about holiday heart risks during COVID-19 and how to avoid them.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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How to prevent heart disease at every age

July 15, 2020

Heart attacks can no longer be thought of as just an “old man’s disease,” according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

tags: er , heart , trauma

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What are common heart attack symptoms?

June 11, 2020

Dr. Ricardo Guerra, an interventional cardiologist at Medical City McKinney, shares his expertise on watching out for signs of a heart attack...

tags: heart attack , take care

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Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

May 14, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences, especially during emergencies. Unfortunately, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

February 7, 2020

Most people know that high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking are among the top preventable risk factors for heart disease. However...

tags: flu , heart attack , heart disease , migraines

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Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Save Your Own...

February 6, 2020

Would you recognize the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? Both conditions can cause similar chest pain.

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Easy ways to raise good cholesterol and avoid ...

January 17, 2020

Sometimes it’s easier to start doing something healthy (especially if it tastes good) than to stop doing something unhealthy. Here are some...

tags: cholesterol , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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How a Denton man made a shocking recovery after...

January 3, 2020

Ed was enjoying his weekly golf game with friends when he felt a sharp pain. “I thought that I just had a gas bubble in my chest,” Ed said. “I...

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Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

May 8, 2019

Being tired could indicate a serious heart problem—even in younger women.

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Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

April 18, 2019

Research shows certain health risk factors substantially increase women’s chances for heart attacks more than they do for men.

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How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

January 23, 2019

Sheryl Blazer, a heart patient with AFib, was alone on her farm when her heart stopped.

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How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

January 17, 2019

You can have a healthier heart just by taking deep breaths through your nose. Here’s how it works.

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines: More Americans ...

May 2, 2018

Under the new high blood pressure guidelines, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure.

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Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

February 19, 2018

How can you tell if you’re having a panic attack or heart attack? Knowing the difference and acting fast could save your life.

tags: heart attack , panic attack

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Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

January 25, 2018

Everyone’s heart skips a beat now and then. Our expert cardiologist tells you how to know if heart palpitations are harmless or if they need ...

tags: afib , fluttering heart , heart arrhythmia , irregular heartbeat

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Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

January 25, 2018

Research has found strong connections between flu and both heart attacks and strokes. Our expert cardiologist tells you what you need to know...

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Why You Need to Be Holiday Heart Smart

November 1, 2017

“Holiday heart” describes the 30% increase in heart attacks and other heart-related events that occur in winter, especially from Christmas through...

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What You Need to Know About Stroke, AFib and Bell’s...

October 20, 2017

What do stroke, AFib and Bell’s palsy have in common? Take our quiz and see if you know.

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How to Prevent Your Own Heart Attack

February 10, 2017

Here’s some news to make your heart sing: Cardiovascular diseases are completely preventable for at least 95% of people just by changing diet...

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How to Keep Holiday Stress from Harming Your Heart

November 15, 2016

Emergency room doctors have coined the term “Christmas coronary” to describe the more than 30 percent increase in heart attacks and heart-related...

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How a High School Soccer Star is Beating Heart...

September 6, 2016

When a young soccer star was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, she needed a different kind of team to get her back in the game.

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Start a Heart: How to Save a Life with Two Hands...

May 6, 2016

It’s possible you may come to the rescue of a stranger in a public place, but the truth is, the life you’re more likely to save is that of someone...

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3 Weird, Wonderful Ways to Love Your Heart

March 3, 2016

Who isn’t looking for ways to improve their health? Keep it simple! You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are more (and easier)...

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Love Chocolate? Surprise! It Loves You (and Your...

January 27, 2016

Do you love chocolate? It turns out chocolate loves you back. Like many other plant-based foods, such as red wine, tea, fruits and veggies, chocolate...

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Beware of Bingeing and Other Tips to Prevent Holiday...

January 27, 2016

Sound familiar? It does to virtually every ER doc in the United States. That’s because many Americans celebrate the holidays with sudden binges...

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Heart & Vascular

Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

How to prevent heart disease at every age

What are common heart attack symptoms?

Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Save Your Own...

Easy ways to raise good cholesterol and avoid ...

How a Denton man made a shocking recovery after...

Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

New Blood Pressure Guidelines: More Americans ...

Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

Why You Need to Be Holiday Heart Smart

What You Need to Know About Stroke, AFib and Bell’s...

How to Prevent Your Own Heart Attack

How to Keep Holiday Stress from Harming Your Heart

How a High School Soccer Star is Beating Heart...

Start a Heart: How to Save a Life with Two Hands...

3 Weird, Wonderful Ways to Love Your Heart

Love Chocolate? Surprise! It Loves You (and Your...

Beware of Bingeing and Other Tips to Prevent Holiday...