Heart Attack: Warning Signs, Emergency Meds & Diet

Heart attack symptoms can mimic indigestion or involve numbness in the arms. Immediate access to emergency drugs and long-term adherence to a myocardial infarction diet are vital for post-attack survival.

Can I Drink Coffee After a Heart Attack?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shannon Neumann

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked long enough to damage the heart. Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot in the coronary arteries. After having a heart attack, many people need to make significant changes to their lifestyles.

Shannon Neumann specializes in clinical exercise for cardiac disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, nutrition and stress management. She serves as an exercise physiologist in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Neumann holds a Master of Science in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as national certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.