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...reactionscomments
Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, and StentsCoronary angiography, also called coronary angiogram, is a test used to see how the blood flows near the heart. It can be...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a type of heart disease that affects the coronary arteries. These are arteries that supply blood to...reactionscomments
What Is Post-Thrombotic Syndrome?Post-thrombotic syndrome is a possible complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In DVT, a blood clot forms in one of the veins...reactionscomments
What Is Critical Limb Ischemia?Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). In people with PAD, the arteries that supply blood...reactionscomments
Stroke: Everything You Need to KnowA stroke is a serious medical event that impacts the brain. Getting medical attention quickly for stroke can lower the risk of...reactionscomments
What Is a Cardiac Catheterization?Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure. It can be used to diagnose or treat heart problems. It is also known as heart...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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)...reactions6comments
What to Know About AFib and AthletesAtrial fibrillation, or afib, is the most common abnormal heartbeat pattern (arrhythmia) in the world. Experts believe that about 3 in every...reactionscomments
