Congenital heart defects, or diseases, are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They may change the…
An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat…
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich…
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. In some…
A heart attack happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked and…
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood…
African Americans with severe sleep apnea and other adverse sleep patterns are much more likely to have high blood glucose…
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts. Unhealthy levels…
Heart disease is a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function. Coronary heart…
Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body. Connective tissue provides strength…
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