Broken heart syndrome usually affects women more so than men, as well as people over the age of 50.

Broken heart syndrome is brought on by physical or emotional stress. Physical stressors that may cause this condition include severe pain, exhausting physical activity, and a variety of health issues such as asthma attacks, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), seizure, stroke, high fever, low blood sugar, intense blood loss, or surgery.  

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Every 40 Seconds, Someone In The US Has A Heart Attack. Learn More About Causes And Prevention.

Heart attack also known as myocardial infarction (MI) is a situation that occurs when one of the heart’s arteries closes completely and the heart muscle tissue begins to die from lack of oxygen

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Causes And Treatment Of Coronary Calcification

It’s natural to feel apprehensive about medical tests. At CVG, we offer many reasons to feel reassured about your coronary calcification tests. The expertise of our cardiologists and our leading-edge technology will make your visit to your nearby CVG location a positive experience.

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In the United States, over 600,000 individuals die annually from heart disease. Atherosclerosis contributes to many of these deaths.

Atherosclerosis occurs when excessive plaque, made primarily of cholesterol and fat, builds up in the heart’s arteries, which causes the artery to thicken or become rigid. Blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients to the body, must flow through arteries, which cannot happen when plaque accumulates. Atherosclerosis is a significant health predicament.  

If you’ve experienced a TIA or ischemic stroke, your doctor may also recommend that you take prescribed medications to reduce your risk of another stroke.

If you think you are having astroke time to treatment is CRITICAL.  Going to an office or urgent care only delays appropriate therapy.  The ER via 911 is the appropriate course of action.