Fact Sheets

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.
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Coronary Atherosclerosis Treatments
Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
E-cigarette, or Vaping Product, Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
A heart attack is a condition that blocks blood flow to the heart and causes damage to the heart muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Tobacco Cessation in the Emergency Department
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
A non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation is a medically supervised program aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Learn more about this treatment.
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months