Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Students learn CPR and stroke response skills in hands-on boot camp Nearly 60 seventh graders at Heritage Middle School learned about CPR, AED use and stroke recognition during an Essentia Health prog …

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Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Recovery Steps A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when part of the heart muscle does not receive enough blood. The longer blood flow …

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Medical experts urge people to learn CPR during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness MonthOctober is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.The months aims to inform the public about warning signs, risk fac …

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Risk of heart disease rises sharply in women after menopause, studyA woman’s cardiovascular risk can surge significantly after menopause, catching up swiftly to men of similar age and health status, r …

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Ask the Expert: Tips on Managing Heart Health in Your 50s and BeyondHopefully, this isn’t a secret, but tobacco use is the number one risk factor for heart disease — primarily cigarette smoking, but a …

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Nearly Half of Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Don't Know What 'Bad' Cholesterol IsNew research found that a majority of heart attack and stroke survivors report having high cholesterol.Nearly half …

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