| • | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a potentially fatal abnormal swelling (often balloon-like) of a segment of the body's largest artery, the aorta. |
| • | Angina
Angina, also called angina pectoris, is discomfort or pain in the chest that happens when not enough oxygen-rich blood reaches the muscle cells of the heart. |
| • | Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries that can significantly reduce the blood supply to vital organs such as the heart, brain and intestines. |
| • | Congenital Heart Disease
When trouble starts at birth. |
| • | Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is the term commonly used to describe the buildup of fatty deposits and fibrous tissue (plaques) inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries). |
| • | Diseases Of The Heart Lining
Potentially fatal infections. |
| • | Diseases Of The Heart Muscle
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. |
| • | Heart Attack
Your best chance for surviving a heart attack is to know the early warning signs and get immediate medical attention. Find out the signs, symptoms and other related information here. |
| • | Heart Failure
The heart is no longer able to meet the body's need for blood because it is pumping inefficiently. |
| • | Heart Murmur
A heart murmur is an abnormal sound made by abnormal, turbulent blood flow within the heart. |
| • | Heart Rhythm problems
What happens when your heart's rhythm isn't regular. |
| • | Heart Valve Disease
Problems at "the gate." |
| • | Heart Valve Problems
Heart valve problems fall into two categories: stenosis or regurgitation. |
| • | High Blood Pressure
As many as 50 million Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension, a risk factor for heart and kidney diseases and stroke. |
| • | Marfan's Syndrome
Marfan's syndrome is a genetic (inherited) disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. |
| • | Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a malfunction of the heart's mitral valve, the physical doorway between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle. |
| • | Stroke
In a stroke, the blood supply to part of the brain is reduced or cut off completely. Learn more about stroke and how to manage and recover from the brain damage that can occur. |
| • | Superficial Thrombophlebitis
A blood clot forms inside an inflamed vein. |
| • | Varicose Veins
Varicose veins occur when veins just below the skin's surface are damaged, become swollen and fill with too much blood. |
