Silent heart attacks: Who is at risk?

Who is at risk for silent heart attack –– an expert weighs in. Article in "The Detroit News"When people think of a heart attack, they often think about pounding chest pain and an inability to breathe — the result of insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle that characterizes a heart attack. But up to 20% of heart attacks are so subtle they go unnoticed. Most likely, all of these people had signs of heart disease, but the symptoms…

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Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs
Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs

Nurse Survives Heart Attack After Ignoring Signs

Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs A metro Detroit nurse is thankful to still be with us - as the veteran health care worker recently ignored the signs that something was wrong and suffered a major heart attack. She wants her story to be an example for us. Click Here to watch video   Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs

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Live Q&A: Staying Heart Healthy.

Live Q&A: Staying Heart Healthy Join us live for a special Heart Month Q&A. Dr. Koshy from Cardiovascular Consultants discusses women’s heart health, including the signs and symptoms of heart disease and preventive measures to help you stay heart healthy.

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Women & Heart Disease Talk

Women and Heart health Free Virtual Presentation Join us for this free virtual presentation!Sindhu Koshy, MD, CardiologistWednesday, February 10, 2021, 7:00pm Presentation on Google Meet hosted by Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.Cardiologist, Dr. Sindhu Koshy, is dedicated to treating women with heart disease and enjoys sharing her knowledge on this topic. Learn how to take control of your health and lower your risk of heart disease…

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Your Heart Health During COVID-19

Dr. Koshy talks about heart health and the effects of COVID-19 on the heart. The Doctor Is In: Heart Health during the pandemic Henry Ford Health System Cardiologist, Dr. Sindhu Koshy, answers viewer questions about heart health. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Koshy, please contact us.

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Congestive heart failure

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should. Certain pathologies, such as narrowed arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, leave the heart progressively too weak or rigid to fill and pump effectively. It is not possible to reverse all the conditions that cause heart failure, but treatments can improve the signs and symptoms of heart failure and help you live longer. Lifestyle changes (such as…

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Women and heart disease
Dr. Koshy

Women & Heart Disease, Sindhu Koshy, MD, Cardiologist

Women & Heart Disease Join us for this free virtual presentation! Sindhu Koshy, MD, CardiologistWednesday, Friday 10, 2021, at 7:00 pmPresentation on Google Meet hosted by Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Cardiologist, Dr. Sindhu Koshy, is dedicated to treating women with heart disease and enjoys sharing her knowledge on this topic. Learn how to take control of your health and lower your risk of heart disease…

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The Nation Goes Red in February

The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors, neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Michiganders will come together next month in February to show their support for the fight against heart disease and stroke. American Heart Month, a yearly celebration in February that began in…

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Silent Heart Attacks: Are You At Risk?

Silent Heart Attacks: Are You At Risk? This article was Posted on January 28, 2020 by Henry Ford Health System Staff   Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American men and women, striking an estimated 800,000 people every year. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).When people think of a heart attack, they often think about pounding chest pain and an inability to breathe — the result…

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