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.
Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. 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.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure in which the aortic valve is replaced. Learn about this procedure.
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
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.
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle has difficulty pumping blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that causes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and abnormal blood flow.