May 6 -- TUESDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- It begins as a sharp, burning sensation in the chest, near the breastbone or ribs. But is the pain heartburn, or might it be a heart attack? "It's often ...

Dr. Zipes answers the question: 'Heart Attack vs. Heart Rhythm Problems?' — -- Question: What is the difference between a heart attack and heart rhythm problems? Can one cause the other? Answer ...

The heart is one of the most important muscles in the body since it is responsible for sending blood throughout every other area and keeping you alive. Heart problems are the leading cause of death in ...

Heart attack and heart failure are two distinct but often confused cardiovascular conditions. A heart attack occurs suddenly when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue ...

ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and often ...

Dr. Mohamad Taha is an interventional cardiologist affiliated with Prime Healthcare-Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Suburban Community Hospital. Dr. Shahzad Ahmed is board certified in several ...

Heart attacks in younger adults aren’t always due to clogged arteries. A new major study reveals striking differences between men and women, with nontraditional causes playing a big role in women’s ...