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Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…
Atherosclerosis is a plaque build-up in your arteries.
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.
A cardioverter-defibrillator is a medical device implanted to treat an irregular heartbeat.
Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…
Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your…
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure.
An electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It can be used to diagnose many…
Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects.
Knowing your risk for heart disease can help you tackle potential problems. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and more can…
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.
Heart palpitations is a condition that feels like your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering).
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one…
High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease.
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries.
Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack.
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