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What Is Heart Disease?
You asked. We answer. Here's an easy-to-read, illustrated guide to heart disease.
Men and Heart Disease
When you think of heart disease in men, usually people think of coronary artery disease and heart attack.
Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over 40 years old, especially after menopause.
What Causes Heart Disease?
Most heart attacks are the end result of coronary heart disease, a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques.
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Heart Disease Warning Signs
Here's a fast, easy-to-understand guide to the symptoms of each type of heart disease.
Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)
An enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) can have various causes. But it's usually caused by hypertension or coronary artery disease.
Irregular Heart Rhythm
Irregular heart rhythm -- arrhythmia -- is when your heart doesn't keep up a good beat. Learn what it means here.
Heart Valve Disease
You may not know what a heart valve is -- until it stops working right. It's a common form of heart disease.
3 of 5 / Tests & Diagnosis
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Echocardiogram
There are several variations on the echocardiogram, or "echo." Learn about these ultrasound-like tests of the heart.
Chest X-Ray
Why get a chest X-ray? What happens? Click here for quick answers.
Stress Test
Does your heart respond well to exertion? That's what a stress test looks for. Here's a straightforward description.
Tilt Table Test
The head-up tilt table test is used to help find the cause of fainting spells. Here's what you need to know.
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Stents
Get information about why they’re used and what types are available.
Heart Bypass Surgery
If you need to have bypass surgery, you’ll have lots of questions about how it works and how it can help.
Valve Disease Treatment
When your heart valve disease needs attention, it can be treated by traditional surgery or by balloon valvuloplasty.
Pacemakers
A pacemaker is a small device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to keep up a suitable heart rate and rhythm.
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After a Heart Attack
Here are steps you can take after a heart attack to ensure a full recovery.
Cardiac Rehab
It's very likely your doctor will encourage you to get involved in a cardiac rehab program.
Heart-Healthy Cooking
Got heart disease? Nothing is more important than eating heart-friendly foods. See what heart-healthy cooking is all about.
Safe Exercises for Heart Disease
What exercises are best for those diagnosed with heart disease? Read more.
Suggested Reads about Heart Disease
Study: Even Sleeping Is Better for Heart Health Than Sitting
Adults are so sedentary that simply replacing a few moments of sitting with any type of activity, including sleeping and standing, can improve cardiovascular health.
Taking Obesity Drug Wegovy May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
People with heart disease who took the weight loss medicine Wegovy were significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, results of a much anticipated study show.
Study: Cutting 1 Teaspoon of Salt As Good As Blood-Pressure Meds
Cutting your salt intake by 1 teaspoon daily provides the same blood-pressure-lowering benefits as popular hypertension medications, says a new study published in JAMA Network.
New Evidence Further Links Mental Health, Stress to Heart Health
People with depression, anxiety, or long-term stress have a higher risk of heart problems, two new studies show. The findings are more evidence of the mind-heart connection, showing how poor brain health can open pathways to cardiovascular disease, which is the top cause of death in the nation.
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