Adult congenital heart disease is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart that occurs before birth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A congenital anomaly in which part of the aorta is narrowed, resulting in reduced blood flow to the lower body and legs.
Syncope is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness also known as “fainting.“ Learn about causes and treatment.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that causes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and abnormal blood flow.
A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart and is a type of congenital heart defect. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that increases the force of blood against the artery walls. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
A malfunction in the heart's electrical system that causes the heart to beat slower than it should.