Fact Sheets

Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
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.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that increases the force of blood against the artery walls. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
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.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that causes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and abnormal blood flow.
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.