Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)
What are cardiovascular diseases?Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They include:coronary heart...
Heart and Blood Vessel Healthcare
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Jugular Vein Distention (JVD): Causes and Treatments
Jugular vein distention (JVD) is a bulging of large veins that run down the side of your neck. JVD can...
Blood Vessels – Types, Functions and Anatomy
Overview of blood vessels Blood vessels are essential components of the circulatory system, responsible for transporting blood throughout the body....
Existing CT scans estimate hardened fatty plaque deposits in the heart’s largest blood vessels
Instead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to...
Heart attack early warning signs
Early signs of a heart attack, or “beginnings,” occur in more than 50% of people who have a heart attack....
Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Clogged Artery
Clogged arteries can cut off the blood supply to different areas of your body. The location of the clog, or...
High Blood Pressure: Symptoms & Causes
What is high blood pressure?High blood pressure is when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently...
Types of Heart Medications | American Heart Association
If you've had a heart attack, you will most likely be prescribed some medications that you will take for the...
Coronary Artery Disease – MU Health Care
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. It’s caused by fatty deposits (plaque), which build up...
