Diagnosis To diagnose heart failure, your health care provider examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […]
Heart attack
Overview A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Does eating red meat affect heart health?
Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A new study suggests […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health
Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your […]
Ideas for a heart-healthy diet
Ideas for a heart-healthy diet VIDEO AUDIOSound of vegetables being cutIf you’re concerned about your heart health, here’sgood news.Title:Rekha Mankad, […]
Chart of high-fiber foods
If the goal is to add more fiber to your diet, there are lots of great options. Fruits, vegetables, grains, […]
Housecall: 7 strategies to prevent heart disease
Preventing heart disease: Do you have all the pieces in place?Almost half of U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease, according to […]
Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack?
Can taking vitamins help prevent heart disease or a heart attack? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. It’s not yet clear […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]