Do women have different symptoms of heart attack?
The answer is yes! Furthermore, we as physicians need to be careful to look for subtle symptoms. A recent study shows that women who have a heart attack have a higher mortality (chance of dying) at 1 year and 5 years.
Is getting your blood pressure to 120/80 really that important?
The recent SPRINT trial asked that same question in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).
Can heart failure be treated with exercise?
Diastolic congestive heart failure is the most commonly diagnosed form of congestive heart failure.