Tag Archives: heart attack

Heart Function and Attack

June 19, 2012
Posted in Heart

Lee Frazin, MD Heart attack is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. There are major efforts underway to find improved methods for prevention, detection and treatment. These efforts are sponsored by many organizations including the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the federal government. In order to Read more

Heart Attack

June 19, 2012
Posted in Heart

Lee J. Frazin MD The manner in which an individual presents with coronary artery disease depends upon the location of the interruption in the coronary artery, how quickly the interruption occurs, and the nutrient demands of the myocardium at the time. Acutely damaged heart muscle appears as a red purple bruise which has a reduced Read more