Heart Disease Medical Reference

WebMD explains pericarditis, including its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Angioplasty and stents are used to treat blockages that cause heart disease. Here’s what you need to know if you’re about to have one.

WebMD explains dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased.

Caring for someone with heart disease can be very stressful. Here are tips for keeping spirituality a part of your life and that of your loved one.

Learn more from WebMD about heart transplants, including who is eligible, how they are performed, and the outlook for heart transplant recipients.

WebMD offers 8 ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease.

WebMD explains how a cardiac catheterization works and how it can help determine whether you have heart disease.

An electrophysiology (EP) study can help an abnormal heart rhythm. Learn everything you need to know.

What are congenital heart defects? How can they affect you? Get the answers you need.

WebMD explains the symptoms of various types of heart disease.

Explore the link between heart disease and homocysteine, an amino acid that shows up in your blood after you eat meat.

Cardiovascular diseases include conditions that affect the structures or function of your heart or blood vessels. Learn more about the types of cardiovascular diseases and their treatments.

Learn how ACE inhibitors treat heart disease.

WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, types, and treatment of heart valve disease.

Learn more from WebMD about "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and how they affect your risk of developing heart disease.

Learn about a group of powerful medications that prevent the formation of blood clots.

Metabolic syndrome can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and kidney damage. WebMD explains.

WebMD explains the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack.

Learn more from WebMD about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thickening of the heart muscle, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

A rare condition called restrictive cardiomyopathy affects the heart and how it can be treated. Here’s what you need to know.

WebMD explains when a heart biopsy is necessary and how the procedure is done.

There’s a connection between heart disease and menopause. Find out what you should know about it.

WebMD explains how a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is used to treat heart disease.

What is a lead extraction? Learn more about the procedure and what it can do for you.

The head-up tilt table test helps your doctor figure out the cause of fainting spells. Here’s what you can expect if you’re getting one.

Learn about thrombolytic therapy -- or clot busters -- to treat heart disease.

WebMD looks at the main types of cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle.

Learn the causes of heart murmurs, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.

WebMD explains congestive heart failure, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

You may have to take certain medications if you have heart disease. It’s important to read the label, understand how to use the drug, and know its side effects.

Find out how an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can tell you and your doctor whether you have signs of coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and other conditions.

WebMD's guide to Marfan syndrome, an inherited disease that affects the heart.

WebMD provides an A to Z glossary of terms and definitions related to heart disesae.

Find out what you can do after heart surgery to help your body heal and for you to feel better.

Learn more from WebMD about controlling high blood pressure - a major risk factor for heart disease -- through diet and lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.

WebMD looks at how drinking alcohol can affect your heart.

Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack can save lives. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and take immediate action with this informative guide.

Learn more from WebMD about high-tech tests for heart disease, including CT scans, PET scans, total body CT scans, calcium-score screening, and coronary CT angiography.

WebMD looks at the use of beta-blocker therapy for heart disease.

C-reactive protein, or CRP, is a sign of inflammation. It could risk factor for heart disease. Learn more.

Learn the basics about vascular disease and pain from experts at WebMD.

WebMD offers tips for adopting a heart-healthy diet if you or a loved one has heart disease.

Learn about the heart and and how it works from WebMD.

Learn more from WebMD about vasodilators, a type of medication used to treat angina and chest pain.

Find out how drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) can treat your heart disease.

Pericardiocentesis is an important procedure for those with heart disease. Learn what you need to know.

Aspirin therapy has been found to be effective at preventing and treating heart disease in certain circumstances. Learn more about aspirin therapy and its effectiveness.

Learn about Takayasu’s arteritis, an uncommon condition in which inflammation damages blood vessels.

Get the basics on prevention of heart attacks.

Find out the symptoms of a heart attack and how they can differ for men and women.