Browse Category: Heart
Saving Lives with the Help of Machines
Automated External Defibrillators have revolutionized emergency cardiac care.
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.
What is a Ventricular Septal Defect?
A ventricular septal defect, or VSD, is a hole in the wall between the heart's lower pumping chambers, the ventricles. Find out if you have the warning signs of VSD
What Is Hypertension?
Millions of Americans have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, without knowing it. Tune in to learn more about this silent killer.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a blockage of arteries in the extremities, which can cause cramping in the legs, hips and thighs. Tune in to learn more about PAD.
Can Cardiovascular Disease be Prevented?
More than seventy million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Tune in to find out if you're at risk for it.
What Medicines Do I Take After a Stent?
After a stent is placed in an artery, there is a chance that a blood clot may develop. To help prevent clots, antiplatelet drugs are often prescribed after the stenting procedure.
What are the Consequences of High Cholesterol?
Learn the basics of high cholesterol, and its consequences on the cardiovascular system.
What Does it Mean to Have a Low Ejection Fraction?
An ejection fraction is a measurement of the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each beat. Find out what the experts say are normal and below normal numbers.
What are the Different Types of Pacemakers?
A pacemaker is an implanted device that helps the heart beat more regularly. Learn more about the different kinds of pacemakers and the heart problems they are used for.
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