Heart Disease Medical Reference

Do your legs hurt when you exercise? It could be intermittent claudication. Here's what you need to know.

Swollen, puffy skin? Here's what could be causing your edema.

From problems with arteries, veins, and lymph vessels to disorders that affect blood flow, here's what can happen to the tubes that carry fluid in your body.

Learn about agonal breathing and discover what to do when it happens.

Learn what subacute bacterial endocarditis is, what causes it, and how it's treated.

Find out how cardiac rehab can help you recover from a heart attack, rebuild your strength, and help you return to work and the activities you love.

If you have heart disease, find out how a stent can help keep your arteries open, ease your chest pain, and prevent a heart attack.

Coronary artery disease affects the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood. Although it can be life-threatening, it can also be treated through surgery, medications, and lifestyle changes.

If you know you have heart disease, exercise and diet are more important than ever. Find out how they can help and which types are best.

Worried about your risk of heart disease? Here are answers to seven of your biggest questions from dietary changes to cholesterol.

Get breakfast ideas that are delicious and also good for your heart health. Includes carrot-cake oatmeal, skillet granola, and more.

Find out the best foods for your heart health, whether you want to prevent future problems or you already live with high cholesterol or blood pressure, or have atrial fibrillation.

What causes an enlarged heart? How do you know if you have one? How do you treat it? Learn the answers here.

You’ve just had a heart attack. What now? Get tips on lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and medications.

For a healthy heart, add plants to your diet. Learn how to get started.

WebMD explains the possible causes of heart palpitations -- and when to seek medical attention.

Learn what Swan-Ganz catheter is and how it is used to monitor, test, and treat various heart issues.

Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction is a type of heart attack. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

A MUGA scan is a test that shows how much blood your heart pumps with each heartbeat. Learn about how it works, what happens during the test, and more.

Learn what an aortobifemoral bypass is, why you might need one, and more.

Learn about heart stents, why they’re used, and what types you and your doctor can choose from.

Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pericardial effusion -- an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the sac surrounding the heart.

Get information on myocarditis, including symptoms, causes, treatments, types, and complications.

You may have heard the word “resveratrol,” but do you know what it is, why you might want it, and what it might do?

A look at why LDL is called the "bad" cholesterol and how it affects your risk of heart disease.

A diet that includes potassium-rich fruits and vegetables is good for the heart. Learn the role of this mineral in keeping cholesterol, blood pressure, and an abnormal heart rhythm in check.

Clogged arteries can lead to heart attack and stroke. WebMD explains what causes arteries to harden, along with symptoms, tests, and treatments.

WebMD explains carotid artery disease, including the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

Atherosclerosis can create life-threatening blockages in the arteries of your heart, without you ever feeling a thing. Learn more about coronary artery disease.

Peripheral artery disease narrows arteries in the legs, limiting blood flow. Are you one of the 8 million Americans affected by PAD?

Atherosclerosis -- or hardening of the arteries -- is the leading cause of heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Find out more.

Are you at risk for atherosclerosis? WebMD explains some of the signs, how hardening of the arteries is diagnosed, and ways to lower your risk.

Could you be at risk for atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries?

Heart disease medicines are an important part of your treatment plan. WebMD explains types of heart disease drugs and how they work.

If you have heart disease, beware of some common medicines that can make your blood pressure and heart rate rise. WebMD explains.

Learn to recognize a heart attack and what to do to save a life.

If you or someone you love has a heart attack, you should know what you can expect at the emergency room and how to be prepared.

It’s not only about chest pain or a headache. What else should you watch for?

WebMD explains how a cardiac catheterization works and how it can help determine whether you have heart disease.

An electrophysiology (EP) study can help an abnormal heart rhythm. Learn everything you need to know.

Learn about a group of powerful medications that prevent the formation of blood clots.

Stress tests are used to determine if you have heart disease. What are they? How do they do what they do?

What are congenital heart defects? How can they affect you? Get the answers you need.

The head-up tilt table test helps your doctor figure out the cause of fainting spells. Here’s what you can expect if you’re getting one.

WebMD explains the risk factors for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.

Metabolic syndrome can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and kidney damage. WebMD explains.

Find out the symptoms of the different types of heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, pericarditis, and more.

Learn about thrombolytic therapy -- or clot busters -- to treat heart disease.

WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, types, and treatment of heart valve disease.

Angina can feel like a heart attack, but often it's something else. Get all your questions about it answered here.