A new study confirms that working in a smoke free environment reduces heart attacks

The Mayo Clinic sought more evidence regarding the second-hand smoke kills and that smoke-free laws at the workplace saves lives. Although the study was conducted in one county in the state of Minnesota, has global implications. Research shows that since the ordinance went into effect to release smoke at...

Repeated coronary artery spasm may result in deterioration of cardiac function

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: I was recently in the emergency room with chest pain and strong they said I had a spasm of the coronary artery. What is that? Am I at risk of other heart problems? Response from Dr. Amir Lerman, Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA: Spasm of the coronary...