Heart Attack Archive

Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare heart condition that causes the walls of the heart to become thick, stiff, and unable to pump normally. Three FDA-approved medications for the most common form, ATTR-CM, slow disease progression and extend life.

Symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and a racing heart own their own or combined can be unsettling. Uncover why high blood pressure is often silent and why checking it regularly matters.

Timing your blood pressure pills can impact control and side effects. Discover how morning vs. bedtime dosing may affect your readings.

Sudafed can nudge blood pressure higher, especially in people with hypertension. See why labels matter and when to talk with your doctor.

Get a step‑by‑step look at how a transesophageal echocardiogram is done, what your loved one may feel, and how it helps guide heart valve surgery

When prescribing hypertension medications, doctors consider many factors, including whether a person has stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension and their other health conditions and lifestyle habits.

Tofu and other foods made from soybeans are among the best plant-based sources of protein. They are also rich in other nutrients that benefit heart health, such as fiber, healthy fat, and minerals like potassium and magnesium.

Tai chi exercises combine slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and guided imagery. The practice can help promote relaxation and reduce the harmful effects of stress, which include high blood pressure and related cardiovascular problems.

Explore how glaucoma and an abdominal aortic aneurysm could affect air travel, and which medical details to confirm before you fly.

Insomnia is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (afib), a heart rhythm disorder, according to a 2026 study. Insufficient sleep may trigger physiological and hormonal changes that may leave people more susceptible to afib.