Heart Disease

Heart Attack See All  Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Heart Attack in Heart Attack Not everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options. ...more  After a Heart Attack in Heart Attack Over the long-term, your quality of life is tied to how severe your heart attack was and how it was treated. Beyond that, any change will depend largely on you. ...more  Preventing a Second Heart Attack in Heart Attack Most Americans survive a first heart attack. By taking action, however, they can significantly reduce their chances for a second heart attack. ...more  AEDs- High-Tech Help for Cardiac Arrest in Heart Attack Technology has given us the automated external defibrillator (AED), which is turning up far from hospitals. Some schools and public buildings already have AEDs. ...more  Automated External Defibrillator in Heart Attack An AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed. ...more