A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various ...

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most significant health challenges globally, affecting approximately 650 million people. Among its many consequences, myocardial infarction—commonly known as ...

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

New research shows that people who survived a heart attack saw their risk of cognitive impairment increase. But there are ways to protect brain health after a cardiac crisis. New research shows that ...

A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for ...

Share on Pinterest Can ‘silent’ heart attacks pose a risk to brain health? Image credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease is a major risk factor for cognitive decline and ...

A woman shows up at the emergency department feeling breathless and sweaty. She feels a pain in her back, near her shoulder blade, that radiates down her left arm. All her tests come back normal, ...