Heart Disease Videos

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. What happens when one occurs?

This procedure helps restore blood flow to the heart. Your surgeon will actually bypass the blockage with a healthy blood vessel. See how.

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.

Muscle pain and cramping may be a sign your limbs aren’t getting enough blood. Learn the causes and strategies to prevent PAD.

Where does a widow maker get its name? Take an inside look at what causes your heart to suddenly stop.

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.

If your leg muscles ache or your sore foot doesn’t heal, you could have peripheral artery disease.

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.

Edith was born with two heart defects. But at 2 years old, she's thriving.

One heart attack happens about every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know the signs?

A cardiologist explains what causes your aortic valve to narrow and signs that signal this kind of heart disease.

What does aortic stenosis look like, and what causes your heart to work harder?

Diet and exercise are both important for heart health, but which matters more?

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.

Blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol levels are important factors of a woman’s heart health.

Do you know the top signs of a heart attack?

Niacin helps control cholesterol, but is it safe?

Surgeons borrow veins and arteries from non-critical areas of the body to get around blockages in the heart.

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.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about family history and the risk of heart disease.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, describes how smoking tobacco affects cardiovascular risk.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how heart disease became the top killer of both men and women in the U.S.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains the link between stress and heart disease.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains the link between inflammation and heart disease.

Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how excess weight can stress your body.