Heart Attack
What is a Heart Attack ?
A concise account of what exactly a heart attack is, how it is caused, and links to other related issues.Heart Attack Symptoms/Warning Signs
A listing of symptoms by which one can recognize a heart attack, and take emergency measures.Heart Attack Treatments
A description of treatment modalities currently available for a heart attack.Chest Pain / Heart Attack advice
Remember the most important delay in treating patients with a heart attack is the time it takes the patient to summon medical help. "Time is Myocardium" ! Patients and relatives should be familiar with the characteristic symptoms. Remember if you have any doubts contact your doctor.What to do in an emergency ?
Tips on emergency room management of a patient with heart attack.Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
A rulebook to treat a heart attack, from the American Heart Association.Aspirin and Heart Attack
The small yet powerful aspirin can help prevent a heart attack.Heart attack survivors - It's not too late to lower your cholesterol
An article from the Mayo Clinic on the importance of lowering serum cholesterol even after a heart attack.Heart attack triggers - Why you shouldn't worry about things like sex
Almost normal living is possible after a heart attack if care is taken. This article explains one aspect of this concept.Thrombolysis
Simple descriptions of what a thrombus is, what thrombolysis is, and what drugs are used to dissolve the thrombus.Reducing risk of heart attack during exercise
An informative article that explains how you can exercise safely by following these guidelines.Salt intake and heart attack risk
Learn about how your salt intake affects your chances of developing a heart attack.Heart Attack - the first hour
The first hour after a heart attack is the most crucial, and can cause a high death rate. This site details the emergency management of this golden hour.Preventing Heart Attack
Ways and means to prevent heart attacks, from the American Heart Association.Transmyocardial Laser Revascularisation
Using a laser, heart surgeons bore holes in the heart to relieve angina.Knocking down the building blocks of heart attacks
Tips that heart healthy families follow to prevent heart attacks.