Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. It is often described as an uneven and rapid heart rate. Heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness are all symptoms of AF. It affects about 1 in 4 adults in their lifetime. AF is not usually Read more…
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States. Many factors can lead to a heart attack. A high fat diet, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking can all increase your risk of a heart attack. Family history may also play a part. Scientists found that certain Read more…
Hypertension means high blood pressure, or HBP. Blood pressure is based on the amount of blood pumped by your heart and the size of your arteries. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the body. HBP is when pressure in your arteries stays higher than it should. Over time, HBP can lead Read more…
Hypertension means high blood pressure. High blood pressure is when pressure in your arteries stays higher than it should. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the body. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a special type of high blood pressure. This type affects the arteries in your lungs (pulmonary arteries) as well Read more…
Hypertension means high blood pressure. High blood pressure is when pressure in your arteries stays higher than it should. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the body. Pulmonary hypertension (PAH) is a special type of high blood pressure. This type affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of Read more…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. It affects more than 13 million Americans. Heart disease is when plaque builds up in the arteries of the heart itself. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood. Plaque is a waxy substance mostly made from fats Read more…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of abnormal heartbeat. It means the heart beats faster than normal and not in a regular rhythm. People who have AF may not feel symptoms. Other people may have chest pain or heart failure. AF can also increase the risk for blood clots or Read more…
Heart Failure (HF) affects more than 5 million people in the United States. HF means that the heart isn’t working like it used to. When this happens, your body doesn’t get enough oxygen or nutrients. Blood is not pumped out as well as it should. This can cause blood to Read more…
Heart Disease (HD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 1 in 4 people die each year from HD in the United States. HD is usually treatable with surgery and/or medications. HD is often related to a buildup of plaque in the arteries of the Read more…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Statins are drugs that help prevent heart disease. These drugs lower the “bad” type of cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Differences in our genes, called variants, affect how well statins work. But most of these gene variants have Read more…