Heart Disease Medical Reference

Learn more symptoms of tricuspid valve disease and discover when you might be at risk.

Are you wondering what erythromelalgia is, what causes it, and how it is treated? Read on to find out all those answers and more.

Learn about pulmonary valve stenosis and how it can affect your life.

A cardiac troponin test helps your physician detect a heart attack and start treatment immediately. Learn about the advances in this test and their benefits.

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an opening between the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. Learn about the associated symptoms, dangers, and treatment.

Trimetazidine is a drug used to treat heart-related conditions. Some athletes have also illegally used it to enhance performance. Learn more about TMZ.

Find out what you need to know about fibromuscular dysplasia and how it may affect health.

Learn about carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) tests, how they are performed, and what your results might mean.

Pulsus paradoxus is when you have an exaggerated drop in your blood pressure when you take a breath. Learn about the causes of pulsus paradoxus and how to measure it.

Learn about the symptoms of PFO, a type of heart condition. Discover what it is and any complications?

Learn what a pseudoaneurysm is and how to treat it.

Learn what the lipoprotein (a) test is used for and what its results show about your heart health.

Cardiogenic shock is an emergency heart condition that's usually caused by a heart attack. Learn more about the causes today.

What is open heart surgery? It treats heart issues. To do the surgery, your doctor opens your chest wall, cuts through your sternum, and spreads your ribs.

What are the factors that go into your TIMI risk score? Learn more about what it is, what factors go into getting one, and how to manage your heart health generally.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) are both dangerous but treatable conditions that take a toll on blood vessels called arteries.

Certain aspects of coronary artery disease (CAD) can be different for women compared with men. Here’s what you need to know.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke are two of the deadliest health problems in the U.S. Knowing the symptoms for both could help save your life.

Unstable Angina occurs when your heart doesn't get enough blood flow or oxygen. Symptoms of this condition include sudden chest pain or discomfort.

What are the options for coronary artery disease surgeries? Learn more about how they are performed and what the surgeries are.

After coronary bypass surgery, recovery can take anywhere from six to 12 weeks. Talk to a doctor before returning to work or resuming exercise.

What to know about heart blockage treatment without surgery. Learn about treating CAD non-surgically.

What are the differences between peripheral artery disease and peripheral venous disease? Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for each.

Revascularization can treat blood vessel conditions like peripheral artery disease. Learn about the types and what to expect from the procedure.

Endarterectomy is a surgery to open blocked blood vessels for people with conditions like peripheral artery disease. Here’s what to expect.