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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of heart attacks worldwide. Learn about its symptoms, how it develops, and the risk factors that drive it.

Coronary Artery Disease: Lifestyle Guide

A comprehensive lifestyle guide for living with coronary artery disease; covering heart-healthy eating, exercise, stress management, sleep, and daily ...

Coronary Artery Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment

How is coronary artery disease diagnosed and treated? Learn about ECG, angiography, stents, bypass surgery, and the medications used to manage this co...

Myocardial Ischemia

Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is insufficient and can be a precursor to heart attack. Learn about its symptoms, cause...

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency in which the heart stops pumping effectively. Learn about symptoms, causes, emergency response a...

Bundle Branch Block

Bundle branch block is a delay or interruption in the heart's electrical conduction system. Learn about types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatme...

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which the heart is suddenly unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can range from harmless palpitations to life-threatening emergencies. Learn about its types, causes, and t...

Chest Pain

Chest pain can have many causes, from heart attack to acid reflux. Learn what different types of chest pain mean, when it is an emergency, and how it ...

Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more heart valves fail to open or close properly. Learn about types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment ...

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Hypertension is a chronic condition of persistently elevated blood pressure that rarely causes symptoms. Learn about its causes, risks, and how it is ...

Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

An enlarged heart is a sign of an underlying health condition, not a disease itself. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease in which the heart enlarges and weakens. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

Angina

Angina (angina pectoris) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive as much oxygen-rich blood as it needs.

Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)

Tachycardia is a heart rate above 100 beats per minute at rest. Learn about its types, symptoms, causes, and the most effective treatment options avai...

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes dangerously high LDL cholesterol from birth. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and...