Conditions
Bradycardia
While it is normal for a healthy heart to beat slower while at rest, it should generally fall between 60...
Tachycardia
A normal heart rate typically falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A heart rate faster than 100 BPM...
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardial sac, which is the fibroelastic sac that surrounds the heart.
Arrhythmia
A normal resting heartbeat should be steady and regular, between 60-100 beats per minute. Arrhythmia is a cardiovascular issue in...
Aortic Aneurysms
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a weakened, bulging spot in your abdominal aorta, which supplies blood to the lower...
Blood Clotting
When you receive an injury which breaches one of the blood vessels, blood cells called platelets initiate the coagulation of...
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis — or aortic stenosis — occurs when the heart’s aortic valve narrows. This narrowing prevents the valve...
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (also referred to as A-Fib, palpitations or heart flutters) is a sensory symptom, often described as an unpleasant...
Broken Heart Syndrome
Broken heart syndrome is a heart condition that is often triggered by a stressful situation, such as the unexpected death...
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (sometimes called “hardening” or...
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carotid Artery Stenosis (or Carotid Artery Disease) is a disorder of the carotid artery which causes narrowing of the blood...
Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when there’s a blockage in the heart and tissue damage occurs due to lack of oxygen....
Heart Failure
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines congestive heart failure (sometimes known simply as heart failure) as the condition...
Heart Murmur
A heart murmur is the sound of turbulent blood flow in the heart usually caused by abnormal closure or opening...
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure (or Hypertension) is a condition in which the blood pressure in your artery walls is too high....
High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, can contribute to a variety of negative health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
Low Blood Pressure
The general description of low blood pressure is when the blood in your arteries exerts itself at an abnormally low...
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a condition that develops when fatty plaque builds up in the arteries and veins of the...
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a blood flow disorder that causes a sudden spike in heartbeat with no change...
Sudden Cardiac Death
Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is an unexpected death that occurs as a result of malfunctioning in the heart’s electrical system.
Stroke
A stroke is a serious type of cardiovascular disease which occurs when blood vessels are not able to provide adequate...
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing you to stop breathing for...
Vertigo
Vertigo is a symptom which involves feelings of dizziness, as though your surroundings are spinning or moving. It can vary...
