Detailed information and illustrations about the two coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.
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A person with coronary heart disease has fatty deposits that have built up in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.
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Atherosclerosis can cause strokes, heart attacks, and death. But you can prevent this condition with things like a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and keeping a healthy weight.
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Angina pectoris is chest pain or a feeling of chest discomfort that occurs when a part of your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. Learn more about angina, including causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Surveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health threat. But it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target.
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These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
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Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes.
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Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.
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Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.
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