Sep 19, 2025 · Heart disease can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, cardiac arrest, stroke and organ damage. Healthy habits, medicines and procedures can prevent or treat CAD and other …

Aug 13, 2024 · Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in …

May 15, 2024 · High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors. 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States are due to heart disease. What is heart disease? …

Oct 29, 2024 · Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. It's sometimes also called heart disease. Conditions that affect your heart and blood …

May 22, 2025 · Common conditions that can affect the cardiovascular system include coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, and stroke. This article explores the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to help people recover after a heart attack or cardiac procedure and manage chronic heart conditions such as angina or heart …

Mar 20, 2025 · Heart disease is a general term that includes many types of heart problems. It's a type of cardiovascular disease, which means heart and blood vessel disease. Heart disease is …

Jul 14, 2023 · Myocarditis: inflammation of the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart wall, that decreases the ability of the heart to pump blood normally. Pericarditis: inflammation of the …

Aug 28, 2025 · A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), also known as a cardiac echo, is an ultrasound imaging test used to visualize the movement and function of the heart muscle.

Michael S. Goldstein, MD MichaelSGoldstein.MD.com • Cardiac Electrophysiologist • 21 years experience