A chest pain is not always a sign of a heart attack, and can be a sign of several other conditions. Understanding this can help you to address the issue.

Learn the common and atypical symptoms of a heart attack. This guide covers warning signs in men and women, and what to do if you suspect one is happening.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer a heart attack every year, and heart disease remains the biggest cause of death here in the U.S. And when those heart attacks happen, typically you’ll feel it ...

The number of heart attack deaths has plummeted in the U.S. over the course of the last half-century. Doctors have tied the remarkable shift to improved detection and more effective treatment for ...

Heart attacks remain one of the leading health threats in the U.S., striking about 805,000 people every year. Roughly 12 percent are fatal, according to federal data cited by The New York Times.

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...

Silent heart attacks might be diagnosed during a routine check-up months later ...

Dr. Besser's father suffered a heart attack and had ignored every symptom. April 19, 2012 -- It's the phone call you never want to receive. "Hi, it's mom. We're at the hospital. They are admitting Dad ...

Be aware that heart attacks don’t happen like they do in the movies.