Heart attack

The latest news and patient stories about heart attacks from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Maria Valdes of San Diego with a reindeer

The heart attack she almost ignored

After dismissing symptoms she thought were harmless, Maria learned she was having a heart attack and began her road to recovery.

Dr. Burhan Mohamedali at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

The heart-health metric many people overlook

Fitness enthusiasts say to never miss a leg day, while cardiologists point to aerobic exercise to improve heart health.

Romeo Del Rosario of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital with his cardiac rehabilitation team

Back on beat: San Diego musician recovers from heart attack

Cardiac rehab helped a San Diego musician recover after a heart attack while music, hope and expert care helped him find his rhythm again.

Man experiencing chest pain at holiday party holding a drink

The holiday season brings spike in heart attacks

According to the American Heart Association, more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time of the year.

Rafael Marquez of San Diego and Kimberly Villegas at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Local man brought back to life after heart attack (video)

Rafael’s heart stopped upon arrival at the emergency room. Thanks to quick, lifesaving care, he got a second chance at life.

David Worsham of San Diego with his family

Local man, 44, survives ‘massive heart attack’

A San Diego husband and wife recall the evening their lives were forever changed.

Person looking at microplastic particles on their hand through a magnifying glass

Matters of the Heart: Microplastics Found in Human Arteries

Microplastics have been found in artery plaque — raising concerns about increased heart attack and stroke risk. Learn how to protect your heart health.

Doctor sitting at desk with a model heart

CKM syndrome: A matter of the heart, kidneys and metabolism

The American Heart Association has linked several related diseases under one condition: cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.

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