Fact Sheets

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle has difficulty pumping blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
Fluoroscopy Imaging After Bariatric Surgery
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Premature Ventricular Contraction
An occasional extra heartbeat that temporarily changes the heart's regular rhythm. The extra heartbeat originates in one of the heart's lower chambers.
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
A battery-operated device that is surgically implanted in the chest to detect and correct life-threatening heart arrhythmias.
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.