Heart Disease Videos
- A Medical History Helps Unravel a Mystery
Early diagnosis is key for treating HOCM. Family medical history, highlighting heart-related conditions, and genetic testing can help pinpoint a mutation.
- Educating Around a Challenging Diagnosis
If 1 in 500 Americans have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, why isn’t it more talked about? The HCMA hopes to change that by upending common misconceptions.
- Strong Family Ties
As a young athlete, Paul worried if his heart would give out. His cousin had died while jogging, and he had the same gene that can block blood flow.
- Hope on the Horizon
With more research, doctors hope to have a better understanding of all the causes of HOCM, and ultimately, more targeted therapies.
- Genes and Screens for Inherited Heart Disease
Personally and professionally, Lisa Salberg is all too familiar with the genetic link and screenings for HOCM, a dangerous thickening of the heart muscle.
- Taking Her Health to Heart
For over 30 years, a number of treatments and lifestyle changes have helped Vanessa manage her HOCM. Even through complications, she’s remained steadfast.
- Working With Your HCM Care Team
The more you know about your disease and your symptoms, the more your doctors can help.
- Symptoms and Tests for HCM
This thickening of the heart muscle can cause a number of symptoms, like dizziness and palpitations. It’s important to see a cardiologist and get tested.
- Your Eyes May Be the Window to Your Heart
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Alicja Rudnicka, Professor, Statistical Epidemiology, St. George’s University of London, about an artificial intelligence-enhanced retinal exam that could help predict your risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Heart Attack: What Happens
Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. What happens when one occurs?
- Surgical Procedures for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This heart condition makes it hard for the muscle to pump blood. In severe cases, surgery can ease symptoms and restore blood flow.
- Exercise Safely With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Getting your heart pumping with this condition may make you anxious, but easy-to-moderate exercise has so many benefits. Here’s how to sweat safely.
- How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Is Diagnosed
Many can live a normal life with this thickening of heart muscle, but it can cause cardiac arrest, too. How can a doctor tell if you have it?
- Obstructive vs. Nonobstructive HCM
Two-thirds of people with this heart condition have the obstructive type. Find out what that means.
- Inside a Coronary Bypass Surgery
This procedure helps restore blood flow to the heart. Your surgeon will actually bypass the blockage with a healthy blood vessel. See how.
- Health Check: Peripheral Artery Disease
Muscle pain and cramping may be a sign your limbs aren’t getting enough blood. Learn the causes and strategies to prevent PAD.
- Health Check: Coronary Artery Disease
CAD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so it’s important to adopt healthy habits and keep your ticker in tip-top shape.
- Inside a Widow-Maker Heart Attack
Where does a widow maker get its name? Take an inside look at what causes your heart to suddenly stop.
- What Is Homocysteine?
Homocysteine is a protein building block in your blood and a high level can lead to heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.
- Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms
If your leg muscles ache or your sore foot doesn’t heal, you could have peripheral artery disease.
- Selenium: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage
Selenium is naturally found in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium protects your cells and helps regulate metabolism.
- Heart Defects Aren’t Dimming This Toddler’s Spirit
Edith was born with two heart defects. But at 2 years old, she's thriving.
- 5 Must-Share Heart Attack Facts
One heart attack happens about every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know the signs?
- What Is Aortic Stenosis?
A cardiologist explains what causes your aortic valve to narrow and signs that signal this kind of heart disease.
- Why Does Your Heart Valve Narrow?
What does aortic stenosis look like, and what causes your heart to work harder?
- Diet or Exercise for Heart Health?
Diet and exercise are both important for heart health, but which matters more?
- 3-D Printing for Heart Surgery in Children
Dr. Matthew Bramlett talks about how 3-D models are helping children with complex heart defects. Surgeons are using the model to help plan their surgeries.
- Women's Rising Rates of Heart Disease
Blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol levels are important factors of a woman’s heart health.
- Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the top signs of a heart attack?
- How Safe is Niacin?
Niacin helps control cholesterol, but is it safe?
- Vein Harvesting for the Heart
Surgeons borrow veins and arteries from non-critical areas of the body to get around blockages in the heart.
- Top Killer of Women
Every year heart disease kills more women than breast cancer and can strike the young as well as old. Find out how to protect yourself.
- Can Stress Boost Heart Disease?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains the link between stress and heart disease.
- Why Does Heart Disease Kill So Many?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how heart disease became the top killer of both men and women in the U.S.
- Family History Affects Cardiac Risks
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about family history and the risk of heart disease.
- Smoking Affects Cardiovascular Risk
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, describes how smoking tobacco affects cardiovascular risk.
- Why Is Excess Weight Bad?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how excess weight can stress your body.