Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but doctors say treatments are improving. The condition is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Experts say more than 10 million Americans have it, mostly older adults. Symptoms include a pounding heartbeat and shortness of breath. Smartwatches and other devices are helping with diagnosis. Causes include genetics, high blood pressure and stress. Treatments range from medications to procedures like ablation. Experts recommend a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk.
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U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday reported that life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024. It’s the result of the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic — and also waning death rates from all of the nation’s top killers, including heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses. Preliminary statistics suggest a continued improvement in 2025. Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a baby born in a given year might expect to live, given death rates at that time. It's a fundamental measure of a population’s health.
UofL's Green Heart Louisville Project found people living in neighborhoods where the number of trees and shrubs was more than doubled showed lower levels of a blood marker of inflammation than those living outside the planted areas
Each kit includes a blood pressure monitor, instructions on how to use it, explanations on what the numbers mean and a contact list of providers for those who need a follow-up.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 695,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2021.
Baptist is partnering with the Hope Health Clinic for the event as part of its 100 Days of Service initiative.
Dr. Destiny Etheridge from Norton Healthcare joined WDRB Mornings on Friday to talk more about the topic and how people can prevent it.
Kentucky has one of the highest rates of heart disease in the country.
American Heart Month kicks off with National Wear Red Day, helping raise awareness for heart disease
National Wear Red Day was established by the American Heart Association to increase awareness about cardiovascular disease, especially in women.
Health experts said the most common sign of a heart attack is feeling pressure in your chest. But, if you're diabetic or a woman, doctors said you might not have the classic symptoms.