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.

Secondary Hypertension

Secondary Hypertension

Secondary hypertension is a form of high blood pressure that…

Essential (Primary) Hypertension

Essential Hypertension

Essential hypertension—also known as primary hypertension—is a condition in which…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency in which…

Heart Attack

Heart Attack

A heart attack, medically known as myocardial infarction, occurs when…

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms you…

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Thickened Heart Muscle

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a group of conditions that affect the heart…

Heart Valve Diseases

Heart Valve Diseases

Heart valve disease refers to conditions in which one or…

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is a…

The heart muscle weakened due to heart failure

Heart Failure

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle…

Causes of Heart Palpitations

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are the sensation of being aware of your…

Syncope (fainting)

Syncope (Fainting)

Syncope, commonly known as fainting, is a sudden and temporary…