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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, usually causing death if it's not treated within minutes. This document offers information that m... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Vietnamese - (PDF) 

This document explains what high blood pressure is, how to read your blood pressure number, and ways to keep blood pressure in the normal range. Scroll down for English. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Pulmonary Hypertension patients experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue, and the severity of symptoms usually correlates with the progression of the disease. If you are... Details >

Pulmonary Hypertension Association  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

A bilingual novella presenting strategies for preventing heart disease. Readers can write personal pledges to improve their health and chart activities and progress. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

You can reduce or prevent angina by working on reducing your heart disease risk factors. Here is a list of lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your symptoms.... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

Millions of people experience irregular heartbeats at some point in their lives. Although most of these episodes, called arrhythmias, are harmless and happen in healthy people free of heart disease, ... Details >

Heart Rhythm Society  

Learn about common myths and the science regarding the relationship between caffeine and heart health. ... Details >

International Food Information Council Foundation  

CardioSmart is a patient education site of the American College of Cardiology. This site offers accurate information to engage, inform, and empower patients to better prepare them for participation i... Details >

American College of Cardiology  

Search this state listing to locate a Mended Heart chapter offering support and encouragement to heart patients, families and caregivers. Contact the national office at 1-888-432-7899 or info@mendedh... Details >

Mended Hearts, Inc.  

The Congenital Heart Information Network offers this listing of local, regional, and national support groups throughout the globe for families and adults with congenital heart disease.... Details >

Congenital Heart Information Network  

This site focuses on educating individuals with heart disease about the various aspects of coping with heart disease, including topics such as coping with depression, lifestyle changes, cholesterol an... Details >

Mended Hearts, Inc.  

The American College of Cardiology offers Find a Cardiologist, an on-line listing of cardiovascular physician members in the United States and abroad. ... Details >

American College of Cardiology  

Find a Specialist is the Society’s directory of member physicians who have requested to have their contact and practice information listed for patient and physician referral purposes. ... Details >

Heart Rhythm Society  

The facts surrounding women and heart disease can be frightening to think about. Take this short, confidential survey about your health and lifestyle to receive tailored information on reducing your r... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Also available in: Spanish 

Aspirin can help to prevent heart and strokes in women, but also carries some health risks. This article explains why it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of daily aspirin therapy with yo... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This brief fact sheet describes how heart disease affects minority women. Additional resources on heart health are provided at the site.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Many herbal supplements can interact with medications to treat high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Some interactions can be dangerous. This document lists common herbal suppl... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

You can prevent and control many coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors with lifestyle changes and medicines. For example, physical activity may lower your blood pressure, help control diabetes and... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Learn about the link between diabetes, kidney and heart disease and how blood glucose control is the best way to lower your risk of both kidney and heart disease.... Details >

National Kidney Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish   

This site gives you some strategies for living with Heart Disease. It provides in-depth information on healthcare approaches that may improve your health, complement your regular medical care, expand ... Details >

Beth Israel Medical Center - Continuum Center for Health & Healing  

Know the numbers that are important in keeping your heart healthy. ... Details >

American Heart Association  

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for your heart. Find out how the heart-health benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Learn about finding doctors and clinics specializing in pediatric cardiomyopathy, a chronic disease of the heart muscle. ... Details >

Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

Thousands of substances have the potential to affect the heart's electrical system and alter its ability to pump blood through the body. This document describes substances that can cause heart rhythm ... Details >

Heart Rhythm Society  

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, for women as well as men. Find out about heart disease risks for women, subtle signs of heart attack, and more.... Details >

National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NINR)

Heartbeats that are hard and fast are called palpitations. This document discusses heart-related and non-heart-related causes of palpitations and how they can be prevented.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. Learn the symptoms and how acting fast can save your life and limit damage to your heart. If you think you or someon... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Learn how to live with and manage coronary artery disease.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Many women are unaware that heart disease kills 6 times as many women as breast cancer. Are you at risk for heart disease? The answers to the quiz help in determining if a consultation and complete ri... Details >

Women's Heart Foundation  

This booklet will help you understand the impact of physical activity on your heart, as well as the power of regular activity to help keep you healthy overall. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center