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  • High cholesterol High cholesterol

    In the bloodstream, there are two types of cholesterol that play a role in your heart health...

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  • How your heart works How your heart works

    Blood enters the right side of your heart, then flows into your lungs, where it picks up...

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  • What is a stroke? What is a stroke?

    When someone has a stroke, it's because their brain has suddenly stopped functioning. ...

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  • What is heart disease? What is heart disease?

    Heart disease includes many different conditions -- some that affect the blood flow to the...

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  • Prevention of risk factors Prevention of risk factors

    It's important to be aware of your risk factors the ones you're born with, and the ones you...

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  • Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome

    When a person has "Metabolic syndrome," it means there are several reasons why they are more...

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  • Surgery Surgery

    Since narrowed arteries can lead to a heart attack, your doctor may want to perform a surgery...

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