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A person who has suffered a heart attack may experience residual effects much longer after the initial attack and even after rehabilitation. According to a new study, working longer hours or under strenuous conditions could expose a heart attack patient to the risk...
Exercise is an absolute must for good health, but overdoing exercise, especially for some members of the population, could cause an increase in the risk of cardiac disease. According to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, white men who over-exercise have a risk of heart disease that is almost twice as high as those who exercise in moderation.…
While the fatality rate from cardiac disease is on its way down across the United States, the rates of heart failure are increasing. That information comes from a new report by the American Heart Association, which also finds that cardiac disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the report, over a period of…
Different types of heart conditions may make a person eligible for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. However, merely being diagnosed with a heart condition does not necessarily qualify a person for benefits. Take, for instance, the case of coronary artery disease. This is a condition in which there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the…
When persons who suffer a heart attack do not receive treatment immediately, they are much more likely to return to work later, and also frequently must enter into an early retirement. Those findings come from research that was recently presented at the Acute Cardiac Care Congress. According to the Congress, delays from the time a call has been made to…