Heart Healthy Women

Introduction When people think of a heart attack, they often picture the “Hollywood Heart Attack”: someone grips their chest in pain and collapses to the… Read More »Heart Disease Signs & Symptoms

What is angina? Angina, or angina pectoris, is the medical term for chest pain, pressure, or tightness. Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, indicating… Read More »Chest Pain (Angina)

What is an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)? An ABI test is a simple, reliable test for diagnosing PAD in the legs. The test measures the blood pressure in your ankles… Read More »Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Test

Learn about common tests to diagnose heart and blood vessel disease, including how they are used, which tests you should have, and how well they… Read More »Tests & Diagnosis

What is carotid endarterectomy? Plaque that builds up on the walls of the carotid arteries can cause them to narrow, reducing blood flow to parts of the… Read More »Carotid Endarterectomy

Learn about the latest medications and procedures to treat and prevent heart and blood vessel disease, including who might benefit and how well they work… Read More »Treatment & Recovery

What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart… Read More »Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

What is heart failure? Heart failure is the inability of the heart to fill with or pump out enough blood to meet the body’s needs.1 Heart failure… Read More »Heart Failure

What is PAD? Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is a general term that refers to artery disease anywhere outside of your heart, including the arteries that supply… Read More »Peripheral Artery Disease in the Legs