Atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.
Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Knowing CPR may help you save someone's life. Learn more about CPR by taking this quiz.
A rehabilitation program often can help heart patients live better with their disease and recover from medical procedures like surgery and angioplasty. But experts say that only 25 percent of those who could benefit from cardiac rehab are getting it.
It’s important to ask your provider questions during your visit to make sure you understand your condition and what your treatment involves.
Ejection fraction is a measurement of how much blood your heart pushes out when it beats.
Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma, but the symptoms are caused by heart failure, which leads to buildup of fluid in the lungs.
Diuretics help your blood pressure go down by helping your body to get rid of extra water and salt by producing more urine.
You can make changes in your life that will help you get the most from your treatment. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute offers these suggestions:
Cut back on salt/sodium in your diet
Limit the amount of fluids you consume
Weigh yourself every day, and report any sudden changes to your health care provider
Follow the exercise program prescribed by your provider to boost your fitness
Quit smoking