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.

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High Blood Cholesterol See All  The Truth About Triglycerides in High Blood Cholesterol Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides....more  All About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines in High Blood Cholesterol There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines....more

Diet and Nutrition See All  Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diet and Nutrition 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 Diet and Nutrition The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Physical Inactivity See All  Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more  Creating an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more  Exercise and Target Heart Rate in Physical Inactivity The key to cardiovascular fitness is getting a good but safe aerobic workout.

Other Factors See All  Heart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy in Other Factors People with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than people with healthy gums. ...more  Get to the Heart of Oral Health in Other Factors Evidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.

Overweight and Obesity See All Treatment for Obesity See All  Overview of Obesity in Overweight and Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obesity Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.

Risk Factors See All  Take Action to Beat Heart Disease in Risk Factors Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk in Risk Factors Tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check. ...more