Heart Valve Disease See All  Heart Valve Diseases in Heart Valve Disease Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow. ...more  Mitral Valve Prolapse in Heart Valve Disease The mitral valve sits between the left atrium and left ventricle. It's job is to keep blood flowing in the right direction. Mitral valve prolapse is the bulging of the valve causing blood to leak backwards.

Heart Attack See All  Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Heart Attack in Heart Attack Not everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options. ...more  After a Heart Attack in Heart Attack Over the long-term, your quality of life is tied to how severe your heart attack was and how it was treated. Beyond that, any change will depend largely on you. ...more  Preventing a Second Heart Attack in Heart Attack Most Americans survive a first heart attack.

Living With Heart Failure See All  Heart Failure: Breathe More Easily in Living With Heart Failure Heart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of breath. Here are some tips to help you breathe more easily. ...more  Heart Failure and Physical Activity in Living With Heart Failure There are many benefits to regular, moderate physical activity--especially for people with heart failure. Here's what you need to know.

Heart Failure See All Living With Heart Failure See All  Heart Failure in Heart Failure Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. ...more  Cardiomyopathy in Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. ...more  What is Ejection Fraction? in Heart Failure Ejection fraction is a measurement of how much blood your heart pushes out when it beats.

Other Heart Conditions See All  Pericarditis in Other Heart Conditions Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac that surrounds the heart. Read on to learn details, such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. ...more  Rheumatic Heart Disease in Other Heart Conditions Rheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever.

Heart Conditions and Diseases See All Arrhythmias See All Coronary Artery Disease See All Heart Attack See All Heart Valve Disease See All Heart Failure See All High Blood Pressure See All Other Heart Conditions See All  Arrhythmias in Arrhythmias An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can cause problems with the contractions of your heart chambers. ...more  Atrial Fibrillation in Arrhythmias Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia. AFib increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing a stroke.

Complex Heart Problems See All  Truncus Arteriosus (TA) in Complex Heart Problems Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. Read on to learn more. ...more  Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) in Complex Heart Problems Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a congenital heart defect. Read on for details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Living With Congenital Heart Disease See All  Growth and Development in Children with Congenital Heart Disease in Living With Congenital Heart Disease Children with congenital heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other children. Here's what you should know. ...more  Emotional and Family Issues in Children with Heart Disease in Living With Congenital Heart Disease A detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease--and tips for helping them cope. ...more

Related Problems See All  Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children in Related Problems Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves....more  Cardiomyopathy and Your Child in Related Problems Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. ...more  Bacterial Endocarditis in Children in Related Problems Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium), and the heart valves.

Congenital Heart Disease See All Genetic Disorders See All Heart Defects See All Complex Heart Problems See All Living With Congenital Heart Disease See All Related Problems See All  Fetal Circulation in Congenital Heart Disease Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta.