Stress Test Evaluating Your Heart Under Pressure
A stress test is a non-invasive procedure used to assess how your heart functions during physical activity or when under…
Category: Heart Health
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) A Window into Your Heart
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It’s a valuable…
Echocardiogram A Visual Guide to Your Heart
An echocardiogram is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It’s a valuable…
Defibrillator A Life-Saving Device
A defibrillator is a medical device used to restore a normal heart rhythm in a person experiencing a sudden cardiac…
Pacemaker A Device to Regulate Heart Rhythm
A pacemaker is a small, electronic device implanted under the skin to help regulate the heart’s rhythm. It’s often used…
Stent Placement A Procedure to Open Blocked Arteries
A stent is a small, wire mesh tube that is inserted into a narrowed or blocked artery to help keep…
Stent Placement A Procedure to Open Blocked Arteries
A stent is a small, wire mesh tube that is inserted into a narrowed or blocked artery to help keep…
Angioplasty A Procedure to Open Blocked Arteries
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, a condition where plaque buildup narrows the arteries…
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) A Surgical Procedure
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, a condition where plaque buildup…
Cardiomyopathy A Disease of the Heart Muscle
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. It can be…
Heart Failure A Complex Condition
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. It…
Congenital Heart Defects A Guide
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart or blood vessels that are present at birth. They can range from…