Passenger Dies of a Heart Attack on Airplane
Monday February 25, 2008
The associated press reported the death of a female passenger aboard an American Airlines flight this past week. The woman had both heart disease and diabetes according to the medical ... Read More
When is the Best Time to Have a Heart Attack?
Friday February 22, 2008
If you’ve ever been to a hospital during off hours you know that is much quieter than during middle of a weekday. There are usually fewer visitors and fewer staff. ... Read More
Is My Coronary Blocked?
Saturday February 16, 2008
Simple questions are often the hardest to answer. In this case, blockage of coronary arteries, also called stenosis, can be a challenge to diagnose. The best imaging technique currently available ... Read More
Heart Attacks: Increased in Spectators
Tuesday February 5, 2008
An article in the New England Journal of Medicine examined heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) during the 2006 World Cup soccer tournament held in Germany. These were compared ... Read More