The widowmaker is the quintessential heart attack. And it’s dangerous. Find out why they call this LAD blockage the widow maker, what you can do to limit the risks of such a heart attack, and how widowmaker heart attacks are treated.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is caused by a buildup of plaque inside the coronary arteries.
A Guide to STEMI (ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction) Heart Attacks
Have you or a loved one recently suffered from a STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) heart attack? Are you a physician or med student looking for STEMI diagnostic and treatment guidelines? This article is an all-encompassing STEMI resource guide. At myheart.net we've helped millions of people through our articles and answers. Now our authors are keeping readers…
Coronary Artery Disease Overview
According to the World Health Organization, coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Check out some interesting statistics about this killer and causes in the info-graphic below.
Predicting a Heart Attack – What are the Chances?
It’s commonly believed that most heart attacks happen randomly. Maybe at night during sleep or while out walking alone. It’s also acknowledged that heart attacks are more likely to occur during periods of severe stress, such as during a natural disaster or even during periods of heightened emotions. There is however, a large body of…
The Widowmaker Part II –Heart Hanging by a String
Click Here To See The Accompanying Widowmaker YouTube Video What Is The Widowmaker Artery And The Widowmaker Heart Attack? The Widowmaker artery is typically the main artery that runs down the front of the heart and supplies most of the heart with blood. The Widowmaker heart attack happens when there is a critical blockage in…
Troponin Levels – The Heart Attack Blood Test
What does elevated troponin level mean? An elevated troponin is in general concerning for heart damage until proven otherwise. It can be from a heart attack due to a blockage or due to other conditions that place strain on the heart such as heart failure or critical illness. As discussed below there are other, non…
Earlobe Crease And Heart Disease – Fact Or Myth?
At myheart.net we've helped millions of people through our articles and answers. Now our authors are keeping readers up to date with cutting edge heart disease information through twitter. Follow Dr Ahmed on Twitter @MustafaAhmedMD Follow @MustafaAhmedMD A Brief History: Frank's Sign In 1973, a physician called Sanders T. Frank had a letter published in the…
Plavix Side Effects – What To Expect
Plavix is the trade name of the drug clopidogrel and is basically an anti-blood clotting agent. One of the ways blood clots form is by lots of little cells called platelets sticking together. Plavix acts on platelets to stop them sticking together so easily, therefore helping to prevent the formation of clots. Common reasons to…
Heart Blockage – Explained With Pictures!
Heart blockage is a term commonly used by patients referring to coronary artery disease, a build up of plaque causing narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood. This heart blockage, if severe enough can prevent the muscle getting the blood it needs to function, especially at times when more blood flow…
Can You Exercise After A Heart Attack?
Times have changed vastly over the last 30-40 years. Until the 1950’s we had one treatment for a heart attack and that was basically bed rest! Nobody even thought that you should move, never mind exercise after a heart attack. Then in 1952 there was a paper published in a leading medical journal that showed…
