Fact Sheets

Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Ischemic Stroke
A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Endocarditis
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
Atrial Flutter
A type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the heart beats too quickly.
Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.