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.

Health Problems That Mimic a Heart Attack

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Stephanie Chandler

A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to a portion of the heart becomes blocked.

Fragment of an ultrasound machine. Color ECG sensors.

Potassium Chloride & Heart Attacks

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Stephanie Chandler

Potassium, classified as an essential mineral, functions as an electrolyte, which means it transmits the tiny electrical impulses between nerves. In the heart, potassium keeps your heart beating rhythmically.