Cardiologists Atlanta GA
Cardiologists deal with diseases of the human heart such as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndrome, angina pectoris and more. See below for local businesses in Atlanta that give access to cardiologists as well as advice and content on cardiology and heart health.
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Getting to the (Female) Heart of the Matter
Heart Attacks Mistaken For Indigestion
Heart Disease Risk Linked to Alcohol
Getting to the (Female) Heart of the Matter
Heart Attacks Mistaken For Indigestion
Heart Disease Risk Linked to Alcohol
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Getting to the (Female) Heart of the Matter
June 3, 2010 Getting to the (Female) Heart of the Matter by Kate FergusonWhen it comes to cardiovascular disease, one heart patient learned that women have unique warning signs. Essence Harris was on the treadmill when she felt the pain in her chest—again. Since it first began, she’d started timing it. Every time she hit the 9-minute mark, it materialized. She didn’t know what it was and chalked it up to an elevated heart rate.But when the pain persisted and her heart beat rapidly while doing everyday activities, Harris decided to check in with her primary care doctor to have him run some tests. All the tests, including her X-rays and electrocardiogram (EKG) checked out. Her blood work showed that she was healthy. But Harris disagreed. She knew something was wrong, and she was determined to find out what it was. “I thought there had to be more,” Harris says. “I asked my doctor to recommend a specialist, but I don’t think he took it seriously. He didn’t even give me the names of cardiologists so I went to his receptionist and got a list. I called them myself, but all of them told me I’d have to wait three months before I could see them.” Harris persisted. She finally told one of the cardiologists that she was experiencing pain and he immediately scheduled an appointment for her. Harris had no risk factors of heart disease—no high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, no weight problems, no smoking habit. Many women like Harris don’t present with classic symptoms of cardiovascular illness, and they may pass standard cardiac tests. And as Harris experienced, their physicians often tell them there is nothing wrong. But many different studies show that these physicians may be wrong. Women often don’t show the most serious symptoms indicating an impending heart attack—but they may still be at risk. Findings from one international study of 25,755 men and women heart attack patients in 14 countries showed that women were twice as likely as men to have “normal” or “mild” angiograms (a heart blood vessel exam) with results indicating no serious blockages in blood vessels—despite the women experiencing chest pain (called unstable angina). The study showed that six months after their heart attack or complaints of chest pain, women with more advanced heart disease were more likely than men to have died, suffered another heart attack, a stroke or some other problem that forced them to be hospitalized. Researchers concluded that because physicians found no serious blockages in the women’s blood vessels, they may have treated them less aggressively than male patients. “We’ve made great strides in treating women with heart disease, but these data show there’s still much to be done,” said Kim Eagle, MD, FACC, a professor of cardiovascular medicine and the study’s lead author. R... |
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Heart Attacks Mistaken For Indigestion
May 11, 2007 Heart Attacks Mistaken For Indigestion Many young women mistake signs and symptoms of heart attack for indigestion or heartburn, suggests a new study from researchers at the Yale School of Medicine. Though heart disease mainly affects older people, the study authors say that it is still a leading cause of death for young women; according to the American Heart Association, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and family history play a large role in the onset of earlier attacks. ... |
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Heart Disease Risk Linked to Alcohol
May 15, 2008 Heart Disease Risk Linked to Alcohol Experts say that drinking a glass of red wine a night has numerous health benefits—lowering the risk of many cancers and strengthening the heart’s arteries—but overindulging can be deadly. A new study has found that men who consume 21 drinks or more a week and women who consume more than 14 drinks a week are in serious risk of developing heart disease, heart failure and stroke. “The excessive consumption of alcohol causes significant arterial and ventricular stiffening and an enlarged heart; factors associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive populations,” said the study’s head researcher, Azra Mahmud, MD. “Trends in heavy drinking continue to rise, and it is high time to recognize the potential of an alcohol-induced epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Binge and heavy drinkers must consider their behavior and control their intake before it's too late.” More than half of African Americans over the age of 20 are diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Find tips for building a healthier heart here . ... |
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