3 days after running a marathon, her aorta tore
Oct 30, 2024
Amber Williams collapsed at work with excruciating chest pain. She had an aortic dissection, which has led to two surgeries with another scheduled.
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TEST - Festive foods from afar can balance tradition and health
Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.
She had an emergency C-section and heart surgery the same day
Oct 28, 2024
When pregnant with her second child, Kirsten Dorsey learned she had a dangerous bulge in her aorta. Then her aorta tore. The cause was a rare genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome.
Do kids need their cholesterol checked? What parents and pediatricians should know.
Oct 25, 2024
Cholesterol testing is much more common in adults than in children. Experts say this means cases of an inherited disease called familial hypercholesterolemia are being missed.
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Oct 24, 2024
When Paul Krueger started talking gibberish and lost feeling on his right side, his wife called 911. It was a stroke from a clot blocking blood flow to his brain.
Does the turnip's spooky tale make the veggie a nutritional trick – or a treat?
Oct 23, 2024
Anyone for turnip-o'-lanterns this Halloween? Discover the frightening history and health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable.
Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke
Oct 22, 2024
Middle-aged and older adults with impaired hearing or vision – or both – may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those with good eyesight and hearing, a study shows.
He recognized the signs of his own stroke – and got treated within 30 minutes
Oct 21, 2024
Doctors told Jim Johnson that without his quick action, the prognosis likely would have been much worse.
What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Oct 21, 2024
New recommendations from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association include advice for women and an emphasis on social drivers of health.
Stopping colds, flu and infectious diseases is her job – as a scientist and a new mom
Oct 18, 2024
Dr. Zerelda Esquer Garrigos discusses hand-washing, vaccines, preventing infections during cold and flu season, and the microbe she finds most interesting for "The Experts Say."
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.