Heart Health Topics

Heart disease is a blanket term for several different diseases and conditions, including heart attacks, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and angina. Understand the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of these cardiovascular problems. Read up on issues of the heart -- like what makes it tick and what can slow it down. more >>

Chest pains and shortness of breath are two common symptoms of heart disease. Worry over symptoms could lead your doctor to test your cholesterol and blood pressure or check your heart's patterns with an ECG. Find out more heart disease symptoms and know which tests a doctor might perform in order to diagnose what's really going on. more >>

A diagnosis of a heart disease requires treatment. Heart disease treatment could call for surgery, like a bypass or an angioplasty. It may mean the implantation of a pacemaker, a program of heart medication, or alterations to lifestyle to improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels. more >>

To prevent heart problems like coronary artery disease or stroke, it's important to keep control of your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Know the risks and find ways to keep your heart on a healthy, steady pace. more >>

Healthy habits could be your ticket to a life with a healthy heart. If you've got a heart disease, it's even more important that you make the kinds of changes that will prevent further damage. This means keeping track of your heart medication -- and your waistline! Read on for more tips about eating well, losing weight and quitting smoking. more >>