Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
The number one cause of death in America is heart attack, and the top symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, so people should take such pains seriously.
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
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The valves in your heart are small, but very important. If they don't work properly, it will be difficult for your heart to function. The good news is that treatment of heart valve disease has changed dramatically.
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve does not work properly. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. rest
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic stenosis.
When we’re healthy, blood flows freely through our bodies. When blood flow is restricted, we have high blood pressure (also called hypertension).
Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.