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Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition where people are born with an extra electrical pathway in their heart. This changes…
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your…
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
Knowing your risk for heart disease can help you tackle potential problems. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and more can…
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.
Heart palpitations is a condition that feels like your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering).
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops.
Atherosclerosis is a plaque build-up in your arteries.
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).
There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one…
An electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It can be used to diagnose many…
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.
Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.
A silent heart attack is a heart attack without traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent heart…
A cardioverter-defibrillator is a medical device implanted to treat an irregular heartbeat.
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…
High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease.
Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects.
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