HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — As Heart Month comes to a close, 10 On Your Side is taking a look at the signs and symptoms of heart failure. It’s the number one cause of death in the U.S. and experts ...
Every year, around 50,000 people in the United States experience cardiogenic shock—a life-threatening condition, usually caused by a severe heart attack, in which the heart can't pump enough blood for ...
Heart attack and heart failure are two distinct but often confused cardiovascular conditions. A heart attack occurs suddenly when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue ...
Fatigue is something most people dismiss, blaming it on long work hours, poor sleep or stress. But when exhaustion lingers and even simple tasks leave you drained, it might be more than just being ...
Heart failure affects millions of Americans, yet many people remain unaware of their risk until symptoms become severe. This progressive condition, where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently, ...
The 5 second leg test is a simple self-check that looks for swelling in the legs or ankles as a possible early warning sign of heart failure.