Do Blood Pressure Targets Really Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes in Hypertensive Patients?
Many people newly diagnosed with hypertension feel a profound sense of dread—as if receiving the diagnosis is tantamount to receiving a life sentence....
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Top Lifestyle Factor Linked to Longevity Isn’t Exercise or Quitting Smoking—It’s Something Most People Struggle With
Health professionals often emphasize the importance of regular physical activity and smoking cessation—two well-established pillars of preventive medi...
High Triglycerides and Cholesterol: When Do They Become a Health Concern—and How to Lower Them Effectively
When patients receive their routine blood test results and see upward arrows next to triglyceride and cholesterol values, many feel a jolt of anxiety....
Do Seniors Really Need Annual “Vascular Cleansing” IVs? Experts Urge Caution
As autumn arrives and temperatures drop, a familiar ritual unfolds in many households across China: older adults head to hospitals for routine intrave...
Ginger a Heart Attack Risk? Experts Debunk the Myth—and Name 8 Foods That *Actually* Support Heart Health
The heart is the central engine of the circulatory system—and its long-term health hinges not on avoiding any single food, but on consistent, evidence...
How to Prevent Coronary Artery Disease from Progressing to Heart Attack—What Foods Should You Limit? Experts Weigh In
Heart health demands proactive attention—especially when the body begins sending subtle warning signs. Consider the case of a man in his fifties: a bu...
Study Links Higher Intake of Fatty Meat to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Deaths
For many, the rich aroma of braised pork belly or pan-seared fatty cuts is an irresistible highlight of the meal—offering a depth of flavor and satiet...
Triglyceride Levels Above This Threshold Sharply Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk—Experts Urge Immediate Action
That string of numbers on your routine blood test report holds critical clues about your cardiovascular health—yet many people fixate solely on choles...
Is LDL Cholesterol the Real Culprit Behind Heart Attacks? Experts Weigh In on Effective Cholesterol-Lowering Strategies
Often dubbed the “silent killer” of cardiovascular health, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) operates invisibly within arterial walls—accumu...
61-Year-Old Woman Dies of Nighttime Heart Attack—Experts Urge Older Adults to Adopt These Three Pre-Sleep Habits
A 61-year-old woman suffered a sudden myocardial infarction while asleep—her family received no warning, and she passed away before speaking to her ch...
Heart Patients: These Three Breakfast Foods May Support Cardiovascular Health
For individuals managing cardiovascular disease—or those at elevated risk—breakfast is far more than a routine morning meal. Emerging evidence undersc...
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD), commonly known as coronary heart disease, is a chronic condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coro...