Heart & Vascular

What causes pulmonary hypertension?

An expert explains four underlying causes of this lung condition.

Lower your LDL cholesterol with plant sterols and stanols

A registered dietitian can help you create a nutrition plan to lower your cholesterol naturally. Here's how.

Portrait of 20-year-old heart transplant patient Jia Cade.

Born with a congenital heart defect, a heart transplant at 19

A congenital heart defect leads, two decades later, to a dramatic heart transplant.

Doctor showing package of pills to patient

Treatment for PAD: What are your options?

If you've been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), you may be curious about your options. Read on for treatment details, as well as lifestyle changes you can make to improve your symptoms and your risk of heart attack or stroke.

My son has sickle cell anemia — a mother’s story

September is sickle cell awareness month. Learn more about this blood disease from a mother whose son has it.

Patient undergoing cardiac rehab on a treadmill with trainer.

What to expect from cardiac rehab

If you’ve suffered a heart event or required heart surgery, your physician may prescribe cardiac rehab. Here’s what that means, and how it works.

Doctor evaluating patient's heart for any signs of AAA.

Has a relative had an abdominal aortic aneurysm? You could be at risk of a diagnosis, too

Unfortunately, aneurysms can run in the family — but you’ve got options to protect yourself.

Managing and monitoring abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) risk factors

If you're at risk for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, these lifestyle modifications can help you avoid a life-threatening rupture.

Hypertension and pregnancy: What are the dangers?

It's important to see a doctor as soon you might be pregnant to begin assessing the risks of hypertension.