There are many different heart attack signs. Some signs will come on slowly and others may occur suddenly. Women may not think they are at risk for a heart attack but they are. Some common signs include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. If you have any [...]

Are you concerned about heart attack signs? Blueberries are consider more of a power food than ever before and can help to prevent heart disease. They are full of antioxidants which can help to protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals. Researchers have even identified compounds in blueberries called pterostilbene that may [...]

The difference between heart attack signs and signs of a stroke are not exactly the same but similar. In either case, you should recognize the signs and call 911 at the site of the sign. Here are some warning signs of a stroke:

Numbness of the face, arms or legs - especially if it is on [...]

Understanding the signs of a heart attack can save your life. Years ago, if someone had a heart attack sign, it was unnoticed or undetectable by those around the victim. However, thanks to awareness, heart attacks can be detected and death can be prevented more easily. Along with improved treatments, it is important to familiarize [...]

Uncovering signs of a heart attack
The mission of InfraReDx, Inc. is to develop novel, photonic-based medical devices that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. The first initiative of InfraReDx is to develop a device that can identify lipid-rich coronary artery plaques – the structures suspected to be the cause of [...]

According to the American Heart Association:

Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the “movie heart attack,” where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean [...]

Heart Attack Symptoms
October 17, 2006
Presentations will Cover Detection of Vulnerable Coronary Plaque and Company’s NIR-based Plaque-characterization Technology
October 17, 2006 — BURLINGTON, Massachusetts
InfraReDx, Inc., a company that is investigating the use of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for the detection of lipid-rich coronary artery plaque, will present its progress at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s 18th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular [...]

Identifying signs of a heart attack:
October 19, 2006

‘Represents a major milestone in our efforts to provide a tool for the assessment of coronary artery disease,’ CEO Muller says
October 19, 2006 — BURLINGTON, MA
InfraReDx today announced that the U. S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a clearance for the company’s 510(k) application to market its [...]