A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening blockage in a lung artery that strains the lungs and the right side of the heart, among other symptoms.
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Congestive heart failure is a weakened heart condition that causes fluid buildup in the feet, arms, lungs, and other organs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ventricular assist devices (VAD) can keep the blood pumping properly while a person with serious heart issues waits for a heart transplant. They may also be used as permanent solutions for people who have severe heart failure, and have another chronic disease or issue that makes them ineligible for a heart transplant.
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disease caused by the accumulation of clumps of abnormally folded protein in the heart muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cancer rehabilitation is a medically supervised program aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Learn more about this treatment.
Thousands of heart surgeries are performed every day in the United States. Many patients have excellent results—not only do patients survive longer than they used to, they enjoy a good quality of life.
Heart surgery for heart failure helps repair a variety of heart conditions and disorders.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
A surgical procedure used to treat people with aortic valve disease.