Fact Sheets

CT Scan for Coronary Artery Disease
A cardiac CT scan is a diagnostic modality that takes images of blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Learn more about this procedure.
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle has difficulty pumping blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Heart Arrhythmia
When electrical abnormalities cause abnormal heart rhythms, this is called a heart arrhythmia. Learn more about the different types of arrhythmia and possible treatments.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping, and is a leading cause of death in the United States. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Chest Pain
The number one cause of death in America is heart attack, and the top symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, so people should take such pains seriously.
Heart Murmur
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.
Endocarditis
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disease caused by the accumulation of clumps of abnormally folded protein in the heart muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an inherited condition in which the heart muscle grows thicker than it should be.
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease refers to a structural problem that has affected the way the heart or major blood vessels have formed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.