Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that causes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and abnormal blood flow.
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
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 is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. 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.
Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
Peripheral artery disease can narrow and harden the arteries, restricting the blood flow from the heart. While PAD cannot be cured, lifestyle changes, medications, and other treatments can reduce symptoms and help slow or prevent the progression of the disease
An occasional extra heartbeat that temporarily changes the heart's regular rhythm. The extra heartbeat originates in one of the heart's lower chambers.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.
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.