Dec 27, 2024 · Treatment for coronary heart disease depends on how serious your symptoms are and any other health conditions you have. Symptoms are likely to worsen as plaque builds up …

Mar 24, 2022 · CABG is a procedure to improve poor blood flow to the heart. It may be needed when the arteries supplying blood to heart tissue, called coronary arteries, are narrowed or …

Mar 24, 2022 · Treatment depends on the type of heart failure you have and how serious it is. Your healthcare providers may include a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in treating …

Mar 24, 2022 · The heart-and-lung machine pumps your blood through your body during surgery so that the surgeon can then stop your heart from beating to complete the procedure. Some …

Oct 10, 2023 · This treatment is only recommended when medicine or other treatments have not worked. It can be a good option for people who have pericarditis that goes away and then …

Mar 24, 2022 · Your doctor may recommend heart valve repair if you have new symptoms of heart valve disease or your current symptoms get worse. The various ways that heart surgeons …

Mar 24, 2022 · A pacemaker is a small device that sends electrical pulses to help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm. Pacemakers can also be used to help your heart chambers beat …

Nov 30, 2022 · Smoking and Your Heart and the NHLBI’s Your Guide to a Healthy Heart include basic information about how to quit smoking. For free help and support to quit smoking, you …

Oct 28, 2024 · Heart-healthy living is very important for preventing and treating atherosclerotic plaque buildup throughout your lifetime. Steps you can take for a healthy lifestyle include: …

Mar 24, 2022 · Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition that develops when your heart doesn’t pump enough blood for your body’s needs. This can happen if your …