When the Cause of Chest Pain Is Not a Heart Attack
When you or a loved one experiences chest pain, it’s natural to think a heart attack is to blame. Heart attacks can be deadly, so seeking immediate attention could save lives. But heart attack isn’t the only cause of chest pain. Pressure, discomfort and pain can be triggered by conditions completely unrelated to the heart. […]
Can You Die From a Broken Heart?
If you’ve ever had a broken heart after the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one, you may have felt like your heart was physically breaking. But can you die from a broken heart? You may be surprised to learn that there is a heart health condition related to heartbreak. The […]
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest are both serious and sometimes deadly heart health conditions. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, the two conditions are very different. It’s a common misunderstanding that cardiac arrest and heart attack are simply two names for the same thing. In reality, though, while they both disrupt the heart’s […]