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.

Diabetes and Heart Disease See All  Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in Diabetes and Heart Disease Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke....more  Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes in Diabetes and Heart Disease Metabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That's also a sign of prediabetes. ...more

Watching Your Blood Pressure See All  Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps in Watching Your Blood Pressure Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options. ...more  Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home in Watching Your Blood Pressure Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the 2 different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.

Working With Your Healthcare Provider See All  Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers in Working With Your Healthcare Provider If you are like most people with heart disease, you have several providers who each treat you for a different health issue. ...more  Heart Disease Worksheet in Working With Your Healthcare Provider It's important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have cardiovascular disease. ...more

Making Healthy Food Choices See All  Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Making Healthy Food Choices The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more  Cholesterol in the Blood in Making Healthy Food Choices The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Taking Medications See All  All About Blood Pressure Medicine in Taking Medications Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types. ...more  When You're Taking Heart Medicines in Taking Medications These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed. ...more  Medicines for Coronary Artery Disease in Taking Medications These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.

Staying Motivated See All  Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps in Staying Motivated Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options. ...more  8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make in Staying Motivated The way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens to you in the future. ...more  Learning to Live with Heart Disease in Staying Motivated Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives.

Managing Heart Disease See All Taking Medications See All Watching Your Blood Pressure See All Making Healthy Food Choices See All Being Active See All Staying Motivated See All Working With Your Healthcare Provider See All  All About Blood Pressure Medicine in Taking Medications Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types. ...more  When You're Taking Heart Medicines in Taking Medications These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.

Multimedia See All  Atrial Flutter Atrial flutter is when the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast. Learn how it happens, and how it can be treated....more  Cardiac Stress Test: Exercise Imaging An exercise imaging stress test shows how well blood flows inside your heart and how well your heart pumps blood. It gives your healthcare provider more information than a non-imaging stress test....more  Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) This surgery is one way to treat blocked areas in the arteries of the heart.

Newsletters See All  Want a Healthier Heart? Eat More Avocados in Newsletters They are full of fiber, packed with potassium, and feature ample amounts of good-for-you fats. Avocados have long ranked highly on the list of nutritious foods....more  Controlling Blood Pressure May Prevent ER Visits, Study Finds in Newsletters No one enjoys going to the emergency room (ER). Sometimes there’s no avoiding the trip, but a lot of heart-related emergencies are actually preventable. The key is controlling your blood pressure.