More than 9 million Americans have PAD, a common and dangerous vascular disease that can lead to heart attack, stroke, amputation or death.
No evidence shows that any major organ (including the brain) or regulatory system in the body shuts down during sleep. Some physiological processes actually become more active while you sleep.
At heart attack onset, patients generally feel pain in their chest first. The pain then often spreads to the neck, jaw, arms and wrists, usually on the left side. The pain may also make its way into the shoulder blades, the back, and the abdomen
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Treatment with rosuvastatin also resulted in significantly lower risks of strokes and myocardial infarctions compared to those on placebo.
New research suggests that mobile health strategies could address issues of non-compliance with lifestyle modification routines.
Spending less time sitting and more time standing lowers blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight — all of which translates into a lower risk for heart disease. So says a study of Australian adults published in the July 30 issue of the European Heart Journal.