I realize that I have mentioned heart murmurs in many of my responses, but I've never actually described what one is. Heart murmurs are noises that originate

Is there any treatment for atherosclerosis? What are the risk factors? Atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the arteries, is a condition in which the

What causes heart palpitations or temporary irregular heartbeats? Sometimes while resting I can feel my heart skip a beat and it feels, when it beats again,

Can you tell me what the connection is between folic acid and the prevention of heart disease? All the hospital pathologists are taking it, and since my family

Balloon angioplasty has become a very frequently-performed alternative to the open heart Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). For many years, CABG was the

Congestive heart failure is present when heart failure develops over enough time for excessive fluid -- the congestion -- to build up. Heart failure occurs when

I'm 25 years old, and my father recently passed away at the age of 44, due to various complications of heart disease. Because of my family history, how likely

My mother has been told that she has a bubble in her aorta (aneurysm). Her doctor says he wants to monitor it rather than repair it. This concerns me greatly.

I have been diagnosed with Supra Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT) and I was wondering if you could give me some information on this heart disease. Tachycardia

My mother was diagnosed with aortic aneurysms. She has one that is 5cm, and one 2cm. The doctor stated she is too old to operate on, so she just has to live

I am a 26-year-old female. I had a routine pap smear done recently and my gynecologist said it sounded like I have a "functional heart murmur". She said that

My brother-in-law has just discovered he has a hole in his heart. Is this something that can be fixed, and what causes this? A "hole in the heart" refers to a

My 63 year-old mother-in-law just had emergency heart surgery where they replaced part of her torn aorta. She's in great health except that she smokes at least

My husband, 62, has recently experienced "tightness" in his chest. He has been diagnosed with panic disorder. The doctor did an EKG and said his heart is

My father-in-law has congestive heart failure. He had a heart attack about ten or more years ago at age 47. How long do most people live with congestive heart

PVC stands for premature ventricular contractions, sometimes also called extrasystoles or ventricular ectopic beats. PVCs are a form of cardiac arrhythmia, or

That's a great question, but not as easy to answer as we doctors would like. The classic heart attack symptoms are quite distinct. crushing chest pain that

We all know the stereotype of a heart attack: A person suddenly clutches the chest in great pain and then keels over. Doctors view chest pain as a red-flag

Researchers have just found another good reason why those with diabetes should follow their doctor's advice. Dr. Lawrence Blonde of New Orleans's Alton Ochsner

The risk factors for coronary heart disease include high cholesterol, family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. To a lesser extent, obesity

The importance of diet, exercise, and medication in the prevention of first-time and repeat heart attacks is well accepted by the medical establishment.

Each year, more than 4 million Americans check themselves into emergency rooms for chest pain. Although most of them suspect they are having a heart attack,

Persons experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue should seek medical treatment immediately, according to a new report, which suggests these are not signs of