Women’s Heart Health

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....

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Aortic Aneurysms

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a weakened, bulging spot in your abdominal aorta, which supplies blood to the lower...