LDL Cholesterol
LDL cholesterol, short for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, is often referred…
Knowledge Base
Heart Health & Cardiovascular Knowledge Base
Access to accurate information about heart and vascular health plays an important role in the early detection and prevention of many diseases. Conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other circulatory system disorders are closely related to lifestyle, nutrition, and regular health check-ups.
In this section, you can find up-to-date information about heart diseases, vascular and circulatory disorders, heart-healthy nutrition, and lifestyle habits that help protect cardiovascular health.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which the heart…
Edema
Edema refers to abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s…
Balloon Angioplasty and Stent
Balloon angioplasty and stent placement are minimally invasive procedures used…
Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the…
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty deposits, cholesterol, and…
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
Hypotension refers to abnormally low blood pressure, meaning that the…
High-Fiber Foods
High-fiber foods are plant-based carbohydrates that your body cannot digest.…
DASH Diet
The DASH diet is a scientifically-based nutrition plan specifically designed…
Hyponatremia (Sodium Deficiency)
Hyponatremia is a condition in which the sodium level in…
Aortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement (dilation) of the…
Omega-3
Omega-3 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that cannot…
Pericardial Effusion
Pericardial effusion is a condition in which excess fluid accumulates…
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure…
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a…
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when…
Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a serious condition in which the inner lining…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is a condition in which the pericardium—the thin, protective…
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic valve disease refers to conditions in which the aortic…
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral valve disease refers to conditions in which the mitral…
MitraClip
MitraClip is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure used to treat…
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure…
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance (lipid) found in the blood…
Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the essential minerals necessary for our…