Angina pectoris is recurring chest pain or discomfort that happens when heart muscle does not receive enough…
What is atrial fibrillation (afib)? Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm with very fast and irregular…
Aortic stenosis happens when the opening of the heart’s aortic value narrows. This narrowing hinders blood flow,…
Facing a heart procedure can be upsetting. Knowing what to expect after cardiac catheterization can help ease your…
An echocardiogram — echo for short — is an ultrasound of your heart. Echocardiograms show the size and structure…
If you have heart disease, or are simply concerned about your heart health, your best ally is your doctor.…
Statistics on heart disease are alarming. It’s the number one cause of death in the United States, and you don’t…
About one in three American adults has high blood pressure. Having untreated high blood pressure can lead to…
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is sometimes called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms, but can be…
You probably know that high LDL ("bad") cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease. But you might not know…
Everyone should be concerned about cholesterol. But some people need to pay closer attention to it than others. If…
You probably know that high cholesterol increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. Luckily,…
When it comes to treatment for high cholesterol, one size does not fit all. The main goal is to lower LDL ("bad")…
The wrong foods can make your cholesterol level rise. However, the right ones may help bring it back down to a…
We've all heard the warning: Even if they taste really good, go easy on the cheeseburgers, sausage, fried foods,…
The thought of having a heart attack can be scary, especially with so many heart attack myths out there to confuse…
Doctors can effectively treat many heart attack patients, but they’d rather see people live a healthy lifestyle…
If you’ve had a heart attack, you know first hand it can take a physical and emotional toll. Thankfully, many…
It’s important to get moving after a heart attack. It will improve your heart health and help prevent future…
Many people can live strong, vibrant lives after a heart attack—if they make lifestyle changes to improve their…
