Heart Disease
For patients, caregivers, and medical professionals interested in various heart diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmia (cardiac arrhythmia), atrial fibrillation, and cardiomyopathy.
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include: hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), overweight, obesity and diabetes.
Cardiovascular diseases can also lead to the following conditions: heart attack, heart failure, stroke and angina.
This community is also for students and professionals in the field of cardiology.
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Heart Disease Resources:
- American Heart Association
- WomenHeart - national coalition for women with heart disease
- Mayo Clinic