Fact Sheets

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.
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal buildup of LDL, or “bad“ cholesterol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.
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.
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.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that causes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and abnormal blood flow.
Heart Disease in Women
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.