What Is Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is when a blood clot forms inside your veins. Blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood. They usually form after an injury to help stop bleeding. If... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Really Have Broken Heart Syndrome?Sometimes, emotional or stressful situations can damage the heart. This condition is called broken heart syndrome, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy. You may have heard its most extreme form referred to as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Know About Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary embolism (PE) is when blood flow to the lungs is blocked. This can result in damage to the parts of the lungs that do not get enough blood flow... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Difference Between Familial and Acquired High Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid). It is produced by the liver. It has many important functions such as digesting food and making hormones. But, if the amount of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pregnancy and Pulmonary HypertensionPregnancy causes many changes in the body, all of which put enormous strain on a body already living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Doctors recommend that people with PH avoid getting... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cardiomyopathy in ChildrenCardiomyopathy is a group of disorders that affect the heart muscle. It can make the heart muscle become thicker or grow larger. It is a common cause of heart problems... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?Pulmonary rehabilitation is a specialized type of therapy. The word “pulmonary” has to do with your lungs. Pulmonary rehabilitation or rehab is meant to help you breathe better. It can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Myths and Misconceptions About AFibAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). In AFib, very fast and irregular beats happen in the upper heart chambers. The atria may beat more... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants) and Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition in which the heartbeat becomes too fast or irregular. AFib can lead to stroke, so doctors try to treat it as quickly as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Electrical Cardioversion?When your heart has an irregular heartbeat, the condition is called arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh). It may mean that your heart is beating too fast, too slowly, or a combination of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the heart loses its regular rhythm and beats too fast. It is a type of arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh). Other types of arrhythmia make... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Rate and Rhythm Controlling MedicinesDrugs that control heart rate or rhythm are called antiarrhythmics. They can prevent or treat a fast or irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). These drugs block fast or irregular electrical signals... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Types of ArrhythmiasAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. This includes heartbeats that are too slow, too fast, or irregular. Arrhythmias happen when electrical signals in the heart do not work properly. A... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Types of Aortic Valve Replacement ProceduresAortic valve replacement is a type of surgery that replaces a damaged or diseased aortic valve with a mechanical or tissue valve. Aortic valve replacement is the most common surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is designed to treat aortic stenosis (AS). AS is a condition in which the aortic valve becomes too narrow, disrupting blood flow from the heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Aortic StenosisRecognizing the signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis (AS) is critical. AS, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to serious health risks like heart failure and even death.Aortic stenosis... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Causes and Risk Factors of Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a heart condition where the aortic valve narrows. The aortic valve is one of 4 main valves in the heart. Its job is to provide blood... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Common is Aortic Stenosis?Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common heart valve conditions. It affects millions of people around the world. With this heart condition, the aortic valve narrows, reducing the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the body, becomes narrowed. (“Stenosis” means narrowing.) It is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Know About AFib and ChildrenAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is not common in children. But symptoms and treatment may be unique in children with AFib. The heart is made up of 4 rooms, or chambers... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments