From atrial fibrillation to heart attacks and congestive heart failure. We cover cardiovascular conditions and the treatments available.
The heart is a pump, and like other pumps, break down and need repair. And it does break down for many people -- heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. How much do you know about the dangers that threaten it? See more »
Forget iPods. Forget cell phones. This is one piece of technology that some people with bad tickers can't live without. Are you one of them?
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You probably haven't thought too much about the valves that guard the passageways of your heart. But what if one those sentries were to spring a leak?
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Car accidents kill people every day, but fast food fats might be just as lethal. So which is deadlier: your french fry habit or a crash on your trek to the drive-through?
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There's a special time of year when otherwise healthy people morph into stressed-out shoppers who overeat, overimbibe and forget to exercise. The result? A spike in heart attacks that's anything but merry.
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Cities have banned them, citizens have sued over them and cholesterol levels have soared because of them. Why are a couple of bonded hydrogen and carbon atoms regarded as evil incarnate?
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Lots of folks take a daily aspirin to lower their risk of getting heart disease. How does this little white pill help prevent blood clots from forming?
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If you think exercise is just about losing weight, think again. It's also an important defense against heart disease. How does aerobic exercise lower your blood pressure and keep cholesterol in check?
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Many foods and supplements claim to lower cholesterol. But do they really work? Learn which foods are beneficial, which have no effect, and why most of them are not recommended by doctors.
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Foods and supplements that can help lower cholesterol are a powerful tool in the fight against heart disease. Learn which foods, as part of a healthy diet, act as the most potent cholesterol-lowering agents.
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Whereas men experience crushing chest pain as an obvious sign of coronary heart disease, women often have no symptoms. This makes it difficult to know who should be screened. Find out if you might be at risk.
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Your body does not have a way of telling you if you have high cholesterol. However, it can lead to heart disease, so you should get a test -- and learn the symptoms of heart disease.
See more »As most people know -- and as doctors have known for decades -- high cholesterol is a major factor in heart disease. Find out how those fatty deposits can shut down the pump.
See more »Atrial Fibrillation, a form of arrhythmia, is a disease that can result in heart failure, stroke and blood clots. Learn how atrial fibrillation works, common symptoms and treatment options for AF.
See more »Congestive heart failure (CHF) afflicts an amazing number of people. Learn the causes, early warning signs and treatment options for this common heart disease.
See more »Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than the next four causes of death combined. Coronary heart disease is the most common culprit. Find out how to avoid becoming a statistic.
See more »Angina and heart attack are often among the symptoms of coronary heart disease. These symptoms can be different for men and women. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, from the relatively mild chest pain of angina to a full-blown heart attack.
See more »This animation shows the causes of Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy(HOCM) and its treatment using concentrated alcohol delivered via a catheter.
See more »Atrial fibrillation is serious heart disease, but it’s treatable if diagnosed early. Learn about EKGs, echocardiograms and other tests that detect AF symptoms.
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