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Introduction: What Is Heart Disease and Why Does It Matter? Heart disease is a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It

Arrhythmias are problems with the way your heart beats. Usually, your heart beats in a steady rhythm. However, with arrhythmias, the heartbeat can be too

What is Myocardial Infarction? Myocardial infarction, often called a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency. It happens when blood flow to part of the

What is Valve Replacement? Valve replacement is a surgery to fix a damaged heart valve. The heart has four valves that help blood flow in

Introduction Cardiac syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness caused by a heart problem. Often, people call it fainting due to heart problems. While fainting

Introduction Many people worry about cholesterol. However, not all the information you hear is true. In the United States and around the world, hyperlipidemia (high

Introduction: What Is Angina and Why Is It Important? Chest pain can be scary. Often, it is a sign that something is wrong with your

Introduction Many people try to eat healthy, but some foods that unknowingly increase cholesterol can sneak into your diet. These hidden cholesterol foods may seem

Unveiling the Aortic Aneurysm An aortic aneurysm occurs when the wall of the aorta, the body’s largest artery, weakens and bulges. There are two types—abdominal

Myth: Cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack. Fact: Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem where the heart stops beating suddenly, whereas a