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Why Heart Attack Signs Differ in Men and Women

February 25, 2019

Men typically experience chest pain and shortness of breath during a heart attack, but women often have less obvious heart attack symptoms.

Can Stress Really Cause a Heart Attack?

February 21, 2019

Not only can stress cause a typical heart attack, stress can also be the culprit behind a heart-attack-like condition known as broken heart syndrome...

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

February 18, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

September 10, 2018

When it comes to your heart health, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference. Try this step-by-step plan for a healthy heart...

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

From snoring to sweating, learn more about these lesser-known symptoms of heart disease.

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

Men are at higher risk for developing heart disease, but there are ways to avoid it. These workouts are designed to keep your heart healthy and...

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

Six foods that can lower blood pressure

August 7, 2018

Lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease with these healthy foods.

If I’m having a heart attack, can LewisGale Hospital...

May 19, 2015

Absolutely, we can care for you! LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is the first hospital in the New River Valley to have a Percutaneous Coronary ...

What are the best exercises for heart health?

February 2, 2015

Walking, running, swimming, biking, weight training and yoga are all excellent exercises for heart health.

What is a Stent?

February 2, 2015

A stent is a medical device that supports tissue, but most commonly, the term refers to a specific medical device that is placed into an artery...

What Should I do if I get Chest Pain?

February 2, 2015

An acute episode of chest discomfort could be related to a condition called angina, which describes discomfort in the chest related to coronary...

Why should I be concerned about my blood pressure?

February 2, 2015

When your blood pressure is high it puts stress on your heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over time, this condition can damage...

What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart...

February 2, 2015

Many daily habits can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of having another heart attack.

LewisGale Regional Health System Blog

Cardiology

Why Heart Attack Signs Differ in Men and Women

Can Stress Really Cause a Heart Attack?

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

Six foods that can lower blood pressure

If I’m having a heart attack, can LewisGale Hospital...

What are the best exercises for heart health?

What is a Stent?

What Should I do if I get Chest Pain?

Why should I be concerned about my blood pressure?

What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart...

LewisGale Regional Health System Blog

Cardiology

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