Heart Health

what causes heart attacks

What Causes Heart Attacks—and How to Prevent Them

Aug 10, 2017 · · Heart Health
What causes heart attacks is the stoppage of blood flow through a coronary artery. The heart muscle that normally keeps pumping blood out to the body and the lungs becomes starved for oxygen. Without a steady supply of oxygenated blood, heart muscle tissue becomes damaged. If blood flow remains blocked … Read More
can you die from a stroke

Can You Die From a Stroke? Unfortunately, Yes

Aug 8, 2017 · · Heart Health
Stroke is an emergency. When a stroke occurs, how much brain function is lost—and your ability to survive the stroke--depends on the type of stroke, its location, and how quickly the stroke is treated. Neurologists use the phrase “Time is brain” to underscore the importance of rapid treatment for ischemic … Read More
stroke causes

Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Causes

Aug 7, 2017 · · Heart Health
About 87 percent of strokes are ischemic, meaning they are caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain. Most ischemic strokes are the result of cardiovascular disease, or atherosclerosis. Ischemic stroke causes can also be from a clot (embolism) that forms in the heart or aorta, breaks away, … Read More
mini stroke

Is There Such a Thing as a Mini Stroke?

Jul 28, 2017 · · Heart Health
About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. These strokes most often occur when an artery bringing blood to the brain becomes blocked, stopping blood flow. Less frequently, a severe drop in blood pressure causes an ischemic stroke. Ischemic strokes are categorized according to the severity and duration of symptoms. … Read More
ischemic stroke

Ischemic Stroke: Causes and Treatment

Jul 27, 2017 · · Heart Health
About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. These strokes most often occur when an artery bringing blood to the brain becomes blocked, stopping blood flow. Less frequently, a severe drop in blood pressure causes an ischemic stroke. Brain cells (neurons) rely on a constant stream of blood supplying oxygen … Read More
how to prevent a stroke

How to Prevent a Stroke

Jul 27, 2017 · · Heart Health
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, so it’s in your best interests to prevent a stroke whenever possible. The encouraging news is that there are precautionary tips for how to prevent a stroke and a large percentage of ischemic strokes could be prevented by … Read More

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