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.
Bundle Branch Block
Condition in which electrical signals in the heart are blocked, causing the heart to beat out of sync.
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.
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.
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.
Anesthesia for Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with A-fib benefit from specialized anesthesiology. Learn more about this treatment.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an inherited condition in which the heart muscle grows thicker than it should be.
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.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
A battery-operated device that is surgically implanted in the chest to detect and correct life-threatening heart arrhythmias.