Heart Disease Medical Reference

Most aches and pains aren't a big deal. But there are a few symptoms that should be checked out by your doctor right away.

The widow maker is one of the deadliest of heart attacks. But quick emergency treatment can save your life.

An IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) is an inflatable device helps boost your blood flow if your heart is weak. Learn more about the procedure, benefits and risks, and recovery.

If your doctor says you need surgery to replace your heart’s aortic valve, this is why you need it and what you can expect from the procedure and recovery.

WebMD discusses broken heart syndrome, a condition that occurs when stress and a troubled mind affect the heart causing symptoms that can mimic a heart attack.

If you have aortic stenosis, you’ll need to take special steps to boost your heart’s health. WebMD explains what these are, from eating a healthy diet to caring for your teeth and gums.

Treatment options for your aortic stenosis range from careful monitoring to surgery.

What you can expect after aortic stenosis treatment, from the hospital to home.

People with aortic stenosis can have chest tightness and shortness of breath -- or no symptoms at all. WebMD explains the different ways this type of valve disease can affect your heart.

Ischemia is a serious problem where some part of your body, like your heart or brain, isn’t getting enough blood. Learn what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how you can prevent it.

WebMD gives you an overview of a rare condition called SCAD -- its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Heart skipping a beat? If it’s not love, it may be heart block -- an issue with the heart’s electrical system.

Aortic regurgitation means one of your heart’s valves is leaky. Learn what can cause it, the symptoms, and how to treat it.

Your aortic valve plays a key role in getting oxygen-rich blood to your body. Aortic valve stenosis is a common and serious heart problem when the valve doesn’t open fully. Learn about what causes it and how it can be treated.

You might get a central venous catheter if you need long-term treatment for issues like infections, cancer, or heart and kidney problems. Learn about the types of catheters, when you need them, and what it’s like to get one put in.

If you have a central venous catheter, taking care of it the right away helps you avoid infection and keep the catheter working. Learn what to expect, tips to avoid problems, and when you should call your doctor.

Ways to tell if it’s a heart attack.

WebMD explains symptoms, cause, and treatment for premature ventricular contractions, a condition that makes you feel like your heart skips a beat or flutters.

Catecholamines are hormones made by your adrenal glands like dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Your doctor may want to test your levels if he thinks you might have a rare tumor that's affecting your hormone levels. Find out more from WebMD.

WebMD tells you what you need to know about a cardiac perfusion scan, a stress test that looks for heart trouble

Congenital heart defects are the most common kind of birth defect, and they can have serious complications such as Eisenmenger syndrome. WebMD tells you what you need to know about this serious heart condition.

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects. Find out what makes them more likely.

WebMD explains causes and treatment of an aortic aneurysm.

Learn the symptoms of a congenital heart defect. Recognize the warning signs and know when to call your doctor.

Heart palpitations are usually harmless, but a rare condition of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, known as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, could cause problems.