A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal buildup of LDL, or “bad“ cholesterol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cancer rehabilitation is a medically supervised program aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Learn more about this treatment.
A non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months