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href='/Conditions/Heart/40,HeartHeartHealthHearQuiz' data-kswid="mainLink" title="Heart Health Quiz"> Heart Health Quiz</a><br/> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="SubtopicCenterTeasers"> <div class="KnowYourRisksContainer TeaserContainer" data-kswid="riskSection"> <div id="ContentRotater"> <div class="RotatingRecipe"> <div class="RotatingRecipeTitle">Know Your Risks</div> <div class="RotatingRecipeLink"><a href="Tools/42,CoronaryArteryDiseaseMRA" title="Coronary Artery Disease Assessment" data-kswid="sectionLink">Coronary Artery Disease Assessment</a></div> <div class="RotatingRecipeBlurb" data-kswid="sectionText"><p xmlns="http://ws.staywell.com/markup">Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="SubtopicCenterDirectories"><input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl07$serializedSubtopicHierarchy" id="serializedSubtopicHierarchy" value="{"SubtopicId":"25265","Name":"Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25632","Name":"Understanding Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBasic Anatomy of the Heart\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLocated almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size      of a fist.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy and Function of the Heart\u0027s Electrical System\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe heart is a pump made of muscle tissue. Its pumping action is controlled by electrical      impulses.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00196\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDetailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply      blood to the heart muscle.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00196\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P03059\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy and Function of the Heart Valves\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDetailed anatomical description of the heart valves, including simple definitions      and a labeled, full-color illustration.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P03059\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Cardiologist\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA cardiologist is a healthcare provider who has had extra training to treat problems      of the heart and blood vessels. These include heart attack and heart failure.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,240\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, or cardiac EP, is a healthcare provider who      treats rhythm problems of the heart. Learn more about their medical training, and      the tests and procedures that they do.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,240\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25267","Name":"Cardiac Tests \u0026 Procedures ","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25472","Name":"Detailed Tests \u0026 Procedure Guides","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/Guide/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00208\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTests to Diagnose Heart Problems\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25267\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Tests \u0026 Procedures \u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHere\u0027s a look at just a few of the tests used to understand and identify cardiovascular      disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00208\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiac Procedures\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25267\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Tests \u0026 Procedures \u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThese procedures are often used in the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular      disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25268","Name":"Heart Conditions and Diseases","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25269","Name":"Arrhythmias","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25270","Name":"Coronary Artery Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25271","Name":"Heart Attack","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25272","Name":"Heart Valve Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25273","Name":"Heart Failure","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25274","Name":"Living With Heart Failure","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25275","Name":"High Blood Pressure","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25276","Name":"Other Heart Conditions","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Other/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00195\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can cause problems with the contractions      of your heart chambers.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00195\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00198\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtrial Fibrillation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia. AFib      increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing      a stroke.  This is why AFib significantly increases the risk for stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00198\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25270\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDetailed information on coronary artery disease, including anatomy of the coronary arteries and disease symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtherosclerosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25270\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,236\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAutomated External Defibrillator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25271\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine      detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,236\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19686\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNonsurgical Treatment Options for Heart Attack\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25271\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nNot everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass      operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19686\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Valve Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25272\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Valve Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely,      allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMitral Valve Prolapse\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25272\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Valve Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe mitral valve sits between the left atrium and left ventricle. It\u0027s job is to keep      blood flowing in the right direction. Mitral valve prolapse is the bulging of the      valve causing blood to leak backwards.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25273\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart failure is a condition in which the heart can\u0027t pump enough blood to meet the      body\u0027s needs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiomyopathy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25273\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability      to pump blood effectively.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM18\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure: Breathe More Easily\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25274\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Heart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of      breath. Here are some tips to help you breathe more easily.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM18\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM58\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure and Physical Activity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25274\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Heart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThere are many benefits to regular, moderate physical activity--especially for people      with heart failure. Here\u0027s what you need to know.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM58\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00224\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure/Hypertension\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25275\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease      (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00224\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01322\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePrimary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25275\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPrimary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is high blood pressure in the lungs. It\u0027s a rare      lung disorder in which the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and the pressure in the      pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic      and life-changing disease that can lead to heart failure if it\u0027s not treated.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01322\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00235\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePericarditis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25276\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Heart Conditions\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac that surrounds the heart.      Read on to learn details, such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00235\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00239\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRheumatic Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25276\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Heart Conditions\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently      damaged by rheumatic fever.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00239\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25277","Name":"Women and Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2544\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFor Women: Take This Risk to Heart\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWomen often perceive heart disease as an older person\u0027s disease that need not concern      them until menopause.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2544\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3004\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Attacks and Women\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women,      the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to      learn about the signs you need to pay attention to.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3004\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1998\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eA Woman\u0027s Guide to Beating Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSurveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health      threat. But it\u0027s the nation\u0027s number one killer, and women are its prime target.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1998\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2615\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMaking Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit      from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2615\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00702\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA heart attack happens when the blood supply is cut off from the heart muscle, usually      because of a blood clot. Without blood and oxygen, the muscle cells are damaged and      die.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00702\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25280","Name":"Diabetes and Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Diabetes/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00341\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiovascular Disease Screening and Management\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Diabetes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25280\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiabetes and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDiabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren\u0027t apparent until      a person has a heart attack or stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00341\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19800\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Diabetes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25280\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiabetes and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMetabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That\u0027s      also a sign of prediabetes.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19800\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25281","Name":"Congenital Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25282","Name":"Genetic Disorders","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Genetic/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25283","Name":"Heart Defects","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Defects/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25284","Name":"Complex Heart Problems","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Complex/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25285","Name":"Living With Congenital Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/LivingWith/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25286","Name":"Related Problems","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Related/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01790\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFetal Circulation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25281\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThrough the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary      nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01790\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01788\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFactors That May Lead to a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25281\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIn most cases of congenital heart defect, the cause is thought to be a combination      of genetics and environment.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01788\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P02346\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25281\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P02346\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25287","Name":"Cardiac Rehabilitation","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01157\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFamily Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOne of the most important factors in a patient\u0027s recovery is family involvement and      support in their rehab.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01157\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01151\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChoosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term      care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look      for when choosing a rehab facility and services.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01151\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2113\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAfter a Heart Attack\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOver the long-term, your quality of life is tied to how severe your heart attack was      and how it was treated. Beyond that, any change will depend largely on you.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2113\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00202\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCardiac rehabilitation programs can be conducted while a person is a hospital inpatient      or on an outpatient basis.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00202\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25288","Name":"Managing Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25289","Name":"Taking Medications","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25290","Name":"Watching Your Blood Pressure","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25291","Name":" Making Healthy Food Choices","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25292","Name":"Being Active","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25293","Name":"Staying Motivated","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25294","Name":"Working With Your Healthcare Provider","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthCare/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,281\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAll About Blood Pressure Medicine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25289\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTaking Medications\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSeveral kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are      some of the main types.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,281\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,4217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhen You\u0027re Taking Heart Medicines\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25289\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTaking Medications\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThese medicines are life-giving and powerful. It\u0027s important to take them just as      your healthcare provider has prescribed.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,4217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19687\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: How Disease Management Helps\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25290\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWatching Your Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nParticipating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions      about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19687\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM203\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChecking Your Blood Pressure at Home\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25290\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWatching Your Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHome blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider      to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the      two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM203\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eDiet to Help Prevent Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat      a healthy diet.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCholesterol in the Blood\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver      makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt\u0027s always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise      program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCreating an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTo improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise      several times a week.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003e8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens      to you in the future.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,763\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLearning to Live with Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMillions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead      of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as      catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,763\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM26\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25294\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWorking With Your Healthcare Provider\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIf you are like most people with heart disease, you have several healthcare providers      who each treat you for a different health issue.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM26\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM127\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease Worksheet\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25294\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWorking With Your Healthcare Provider\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt\u0027s important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have      cardiovascular disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM127\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25295","Name":"Preventing Heart Disease","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25629","Name":"Self Care","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25296","Name":"Risk Factors","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25297","Name":"Smoking","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25301","Name":"Blood Pressure","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25302","Name":"Diet and Nutrition","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25303","Name":"High Blood Cholesterol","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25304","Name":"Overweight and Obesity","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"25305","Name":"Treatment for Obesity","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/Treatment/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25306","Name":"Physical Inactivity","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25307","Name":"Stress","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Stress/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25471","Name":"Other Factors","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Other/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1551\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMaking Changes to Prevent Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25629\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many      people don\u0027t treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle      can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start      by making the following lifestyle changes.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1551\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1583\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25629\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtherosclerosis can be devastating, causing strokes, heart attacks, and death. The      good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1583\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2770\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTake Action to Beat Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25296\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRisk Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nEven if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there\u0027s a lot      you can do to prevent future heart problems.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2770\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19890\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25296\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRisk Factors\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping      your cholesterol in check.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19890\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Quit Smoking, Again\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25297\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFollow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eQuitting Smoking Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25297\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nNo matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eDiet to Help Prevent Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat      a healthy diet.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCholesterol in the Blood\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver      makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2967\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Truth About Triglycerides\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25303\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Cholesterol\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTriglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body\u0027s fat      is stored as triglycerides.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2967\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2822\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAll About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25303\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Cholesterol\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThere are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2822\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07855\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOverview of Obesity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nObesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s      health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07855\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P08342\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMetabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk      factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the      risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P08342\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07858\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMedical Treatment for Obesity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25305\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTreatment for Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMedical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or      if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07858\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/135,65\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25305\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTreatment for Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery      is also called bariatric surgery. It\u0027s often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with      small incisions in the abdomen.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/135,65\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt\u0027s always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise      program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCreating an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTo improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise      several times a week.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Stress/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25307\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStress\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase      your risk for heart disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19683\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25471\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPeople with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than people with healthy      gums.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19683\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM128\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eGet to the Heart of Oral Health\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25471\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nEvidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk      for heart disease and stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM128\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25311","Name":"Interactive Tools","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Tools/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_41.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Calculators\" alt=\"Calculators\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,TargetHeartCalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTarget Heart Rate Calculator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,TargetHeartCalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_41.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Calculators\" alt=\"Calculators\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,BMICalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAdult BMI Calculator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nExperts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,BMICalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CholesterolArteriesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCholesterol Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CholesterolArteriesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CoronaryArteryDiseasQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CoronaryArteryDiseasQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,Type2DiabetesRisk\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eType 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,Type2DiabetesRisk\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,CoronaryArteryDiseaseMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease Assessment\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,CoronaryArteryDiseaseMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25321","Name":"Multimedia","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Multimedia/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1710\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtrial Flutter\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtrial flutter is when the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast. Learn how it happens, and how it can be treated.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1710\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1704\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiac Stress Test: Exercise Imaging\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn exercise imaging stress test shows how well blood flows inside your heart and how well your heart pumps blood. It gives your healthcare provider more information than a non-imaging stress test.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1704\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"17517","Name":"Newsletters","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Newsletters/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25335","Name":"Online Resources","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/Resources/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"","ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Heart/","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBasic Anatomy of the Heart\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLocated almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size      of a fist.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy and Function of the Heart\u0027s Electrical System\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25632\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eUnderstanding Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe heart is a pump made of muscle tissue. Its pumping action is controlled by electrical      impulses.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00208\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTests to Diagnose Heart Problems\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25267\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Tests \u0026 Procedures \u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHere\u0027s a look at just a few of the tests used to understand and identify cardiovascular      disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00208\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiac Procedures\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25267\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Tests \u0026 Procedures \u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThese procedures are often used in the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular      disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00238\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/92,P07654\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePositron Emission Tomography (PET)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/Guide/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25472\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDetailed Tests \u0026 Procedure Guides\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test.      It is used to examine various body tissues to identify certain conditions by looking      at blood flow, metabolism, and oxygen use. PET scans may also be used to see how well      the treatment of certain diseases is working.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/92,P07654\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/92,P07662\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFluoroscopy Procedure\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Cardiac/Guide/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25472\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDetailed Tests \u0026 Procedure Guides\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFluoroscopy is a type of imaging tool. It looks at moving body structures. It’s much      like an X-ray \"movie.\"   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/92,P07662\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00195\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can cause problems with the contractions      of your heart chambers.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00195\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00198\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtrial Fibrillation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia. AFib      increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing      a stroke.  This is why AFib significantly increases the risk for stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00198\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25270\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDetailed information on coronary artery disease, including anatomy of the coronary arteries and disease symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtherosclerosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25270\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,236\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAutomated External Defibrillator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25269\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eArrhythmias\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25271\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine      detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/134,236\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19686\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNonsurgical Treatment Options for Heart Attack\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25271\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nNot everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass      operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19686\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Valve Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25272\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Valve Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely,      allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMitral Valve Prolapse\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25272\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Valve Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe mitral valve sits between the left atrium and left ventricle. It\u0027s job is to keep      blood flowing in the right direction. Mitral valve prolapse is the bulging of the      valve causing blood to leak backwards.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25273\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart failure is a condition in which the heart can\u0027t pump enough blood to meet the      body\u0027s needs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiomyopathy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25273\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability      to pump blood effectively.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM18\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure: Breathe More Easily\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25274\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Heart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of      breath. Here are some tips to help you breathe more easily.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM18\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM58\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Failure and Physical Activity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25274\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Heart Failure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThere are many benefits to regular, moderate physical activity--especially for people      with heart failure. Here\u0027s what you need to know.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM58\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00224\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure/Hypertension\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25275\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease      (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00224\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01322\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePrimary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25275\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPrimary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is high blood pressure in the lungs. It\u0027s a rare      lung disorder in which the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and the pressure in the      pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic      and life-changing disease that can lead to heart failure if it\u0027s not treated.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01322\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00235\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePericarditis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25276\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Heart Conditions\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac that surrounds the heart.      Read on to learn details, such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00235\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00239\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRheumatic Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25276\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Heart Conditions\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently      damaged by rheumatic fever.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00239\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2544\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFor Women: Take This Risk to Heart\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWomen often perceive heart disease as an older person\u0027s disease that need not concern      them until menopause.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2544\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3004\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Attacks and Women\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women,      the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to      learn about the signs you need to pay attention to.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3004\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00341\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiovascular Disease Screening and Management\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Diabetes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25280\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiabetes and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDiabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren\u0027t apparent until      a person has a heart attack or stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00341\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19800\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Diabetes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25280\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiabetes and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMetabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That\u0027s      also a sign of prediabetes.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19800\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01790\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFetal Circulation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25281\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThrough the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary      nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01790\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01788\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFactors That May Lead to a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25281\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCongenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIn most cases of congenital heart defect, the cause is thought to be a combination      of genetics and environment.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01788\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P02356\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eDown Syndrome (Trisomy 21) in Children\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Genetic/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25282\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eGenetic Disorders\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDown syndrome is a genetic disorder that includes certain birth defects, learning      problems, and facial features. Read on to learn more details about this disorder.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P02356\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01804\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMarfan Syndrome in Children\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Genetic/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25282\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eGenetic Disorders\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMarfan syndrome is a genetic  disorder that affects the body\u0027s connective tissue.      Connective tissue holds the body\u0027s cells, organs, and other tissue together. Connective      tissue is also important in growth and development.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01804\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Children\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Defects/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25283\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Defects\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (right and      left atria). An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in this wall. ASD is      a heart problem that is present at birth (congenital). Read on for details about symptoms,      diagnosis, and treatment.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01829\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eVentricular Septal Defect (VSD)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Defects/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25283\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Defects\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect. This means that your baby is born with it. A VSD is an opening or hole in the dividing wall (septum) between the 2 lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles). VSDs are the most common type of congenital heart defect.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01829\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01826\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTruncus Arteriosus (TA)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Complex/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25284\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eComplex Heart Problems\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTruncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs      when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally,      the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. Read on to learn more.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01826\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01820\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTotal Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Complex/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25284\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eComplex Heart Problems\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTotal anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a congenital heart defect. Read      on for details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01820\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01792\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eGrowth and Development in Children with Congenital Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25285\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Congenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nChildren with congenital heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other      children. Here\u0027s what you should know.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01792\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01784\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eEmotional and Family Issues in Children with Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/LivingWith/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25285\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eLiving With Congenital Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease--and      tips for helping them cope.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01784\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01816\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRheumatic Heart Disease in Children\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Related/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25286\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRelated Problems\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01816\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_90.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Pediatrics\" alt=\"Pediatrics\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01778\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiomyopathy and Your Child\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Congenital/Related/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25286\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRelated Problems\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability      to pump blood effectively.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/90,P01778\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2113\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAfter a Heart Attack\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25271\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHeart Attack\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOver the long-term, your quality of life is tied to how severe your heart attack was      and how it was treated. Beyond that, any change will depend largely on you.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2113\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01157\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFamily Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Rehab/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25287\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCardiac Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOne of the most important factors in a patient\u0027s recovery is family involvement and      support in their rehab.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P01157\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,281\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAll About Blood Pressure Medicine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25289\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTaking Medications\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSeveral kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are      some of the main types.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,281\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,4217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhen You\u0027re Taking Heart Medicines\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25289\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTaking Medications\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThese medicines are life-giving and powerful. It\u0027s important to take them just as      your healthcare provider has prescribed.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,4217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19687\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: How Disease Management Helps\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25290\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWatching Your Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nParticipating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions      about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19687\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM203\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChecking Your Blood Pressure at Home\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25290\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWatching Your Blood Pressure\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHome blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider      to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the      two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM203\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eDiet to Help Prevent Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat      a healthy diet.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCholesterol in the Blood\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver      makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt\u0027s always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise      program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCreating an Exercise Program\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTo improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise      several times a week.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00217\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003e8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens      to you in the future.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2766\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,763\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLearning to Live with Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25293\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStaying Motivated\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMillions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead      of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as      catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,763\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM26\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25294\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWorking With Your Healthcare Provider\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIf you are like most people with heart disease, you have several healthcare providers      who each treat you for a different health issue.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM26\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM127\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease Worksheet\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25294\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWorking With Your Healthcare Provider\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt\u0027s important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have      cardiovascular disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM127\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2615\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMaking Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Women/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25277\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eWomen and Heart Disease\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25629\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit      from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2615\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1551\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMaking Changes to Prevent Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25629\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many      people don\u0027t treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle      can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start      by making the following lifestyle changes.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,1551\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2770\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTake Action to Beat Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25296\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRisk Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nEven if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there\u0027s a lot      you can do to prevent future heart problems.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2770\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19890\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25296\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eRisk Factors\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping      your cholesterol in check.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19890\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Quit Smoking, Again\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25297\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFollow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eQuitting Smoking Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25297\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nNo matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00221\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCalculating Calories and Fat Grams\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3057\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/HealthyFood/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25291\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003e Making Healthy Food Choices\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25302\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eDiet and Nutrition\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMaintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular      disease and other heart conditions.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,3057\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2822\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAll About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25289\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTaking Medications\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25303\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Cholesterol\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThere are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2822\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2967\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Truth About Triglycerides\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25303\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eHigh Blood Cholesterol\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTriglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body\u0027s fat      is stored as triglycerides.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,2967\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07855\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOverview of Obesity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nObesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s      health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07855\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P08342\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMetabolic Syndrome\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25304\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMetabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk      factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the      risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P08342\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07858\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMedical Treatment for Obesity\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25305\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTreatment for Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMedical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or      if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P07858\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/135,65\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25305\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eTreatment for Obesity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery      is also called bariatric surgery. It\u0027s often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with      small incisions in the abdomen.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/135,65\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,682\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise and Target Heart Rate\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe key to cardiovascular fitness is getting a good but safe aerobic workout. Heart      rate monitors, which monitor your heart rate while you exercise, can help you do that      with ease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,682\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00218\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHealth Risks of Not Being Physically Active\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25292\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBeing Active\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25306\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePhysical Inactivity\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn      more about these risks, and how to get started being active.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/85,P00218\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Stress/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25307\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStress\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase      your risk for heart disease.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/1,2171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19683\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25471\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPeople with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than people with healthy      gums.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,19683\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM128\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eGet to the Heart of Oral Health\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25471\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Factors\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nEvidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk      for heart disease and stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/56,DM128\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_41.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Calculators\" alt=\"Calculators\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,TargetHeartCalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTarget Heart Rate Calculator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,TargetHeartCalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_41.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Calculators\" alt=\"Calculators\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,BMICalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAdult BMI Calculator\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nExperts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/41,BMICalc\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CholesterolArteriesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCholesterol Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CholesterolArteriesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CoronaryArteryDiseasQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CoronaryArteryDiseasQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,Type2DiabetesRisk\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eType 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,Type2DiabetesRisk\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,CoronaryArteryDiseaseMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease Assessment\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,CoronaryArteryDiseaseMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1710\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAtrial Flutter\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAtrial flutter is when the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast. Learn how it happens, and how it can be treated.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1710\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1704\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCardiac Stress Test: Exercise Imaging\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAn exercise imaging stress test shows how well blood flows inside your heart and how well your heart pumps blood. It gives your healthcare provider more information than a non-imaging stress test.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1704\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,HeartHeartHealthHearQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Health Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/GetStarted/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25412\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nHeart-attack deaths have fallen 60 percent in four decades. Still, millions of Americans suffer from cardiovascular diseases linked with heart attacks and strokes.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,HeartHeartHealthHearQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN02023_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat is Coronary Angiography?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWatch how this procedure shows your doctor where and how much your arteries are narrowed or blocked.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN02023_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1711\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePacemakers\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA pacemaker is a small device that helps the heart beat normally. See how it’s put in the chest, and how it uses electrical signals to keep the heart on track.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1711\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1705\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCoronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThis surgery is one way to treat blocked areas in the arteries of the heart. See how the surgery is done, and what to expect before and after.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1705\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01964_en\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat is Heart Failure?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWatch this video to learn how the heart muscle weakens with heart failure, and how heart failure affects your body.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01964_en\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,WomenHeartDiseaseQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Quiz for Women Only\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAs a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease? You might be surprised. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association, and see how much you know about heart disease in women.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,WomenHeartDiseaseQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01939_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nUnderstand what is provided in a cardiac rehabilitation program and recognize how it contributes to you living a long, heart healthy future.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01939_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,DrugQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMedicine Interaction Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTrue or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,DrugQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,PrescriptionQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMedicine Safety Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLearn how to better manage your medicines by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,PrescriptionQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,BloodPressureDiastolQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBlood Pressure Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDo you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,BloodPressureDiastolQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,FatsNutritionQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTrans Fat Facts and Fiction\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThink all fats are alike? Think again. Take this quiz to learn about trans fats and their impact on your health. \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,FatsNutritionQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,FoodQuiz1\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFood Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAnswer this one: Which ethnic food offers healthy, low-fat choices?\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,FoodQuiz1\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_138.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Videos\" alt=\"Videos\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1164\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eGetting Your Cholesterol Tested\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour body needs cholesterol to make hormones and to keep your cells healthy. Cholesterol comes from two sources: your liver and your diet. But if your diet exceeds the body’s need for cholesterol or saturated fats, your cholesterol level in your blood will increase. This video discusses treatments and lifestyle changes that may be prescribed by your doctor.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/138,W1164\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,HeartHeartDiseaseHeaQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHeart Disease Risk Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nKnowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a healthier, longer life.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,HeartHeartDiseaseHeaQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,NicotineSmokingTobacQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNicotine Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nNicotine, one of the main chemicals in tobacco, is the primary reason that smoking is so addictive. Even though most smokers know that smoking is bad for them, they find it difficult to quit because of the nicotine\u0027s effect.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,NicotineSmokingTobacQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01831_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCreating a Quit Tobacco Plan\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSee how a plan to quit using tobacco - including identifying your reasons for using tobacco, the triggers that cause you to use tobacco and how to avoid your triggers - can help you quit successfully.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01831_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,StressQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStress Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nStress is a fact of life for most of us. Too much stress can have harmful effects on the body, mind, and emotions. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,StressQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,RespondingtoStressMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eUnderstanding Your Response to Stress\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRecognizing the symptoms of stress in your life is one step toward managing it. This assessment will help you learn your particular stress symptoms.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/42,RespondingtoStressMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CPRDefibrillatorsQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCPR and Defibrillator Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/GetStarted/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25412\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Knowing CPR may help you save someone\u0027s life. Learn more about CPR by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/40,CPRDefibrillatorsQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01848_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eUnderstanding Slips and Relapses\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nRecognize your nicotine triggers and learn how to cope with them to prevent a relapse.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN01848_eng\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN03133_en\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eThe Risks of Being Overweight\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWatch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Heart/207,WN03133_en\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}" /> <input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl07$createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" id="createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" value="True" /> <div id="centerExplorerBaseContainer"></div> <noscript> <div class="title">Understanding Heart Disease <a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Basic Anatomy of the Heart<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25632" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Understanding Heart Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of a fist. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00192" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25632" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Understanding Heart Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> The heart is a pump made of muscle tissue. Its pumping action is controlled by electrical impulses. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00214" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00196" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25632" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Understanding Heart Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00196" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_90.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Pediatrics" alt="Pediatrics" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/90,P03059" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25632" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Understanding Heart Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Detailed anatomical description of the heart valves, including simple definitions and a labeled, full-color illustration. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/90,P03059" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/134,238" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">The Cardiologist<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Understanding/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25632" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Understanding Heart Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A cardiologist is a healthcare provider who has had extra training to treat problems of the heart and blood vessels. 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AFib increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing a stroke. This is why AFib significantly increases the risk for stroke. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00198" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Coronary Heart Disease<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25270" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Coronary Artery Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Detailed information on coronary artery disease, including anatomy of the coronary arteries and disease symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information<a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00207" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Atherosclerosis<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/CAD/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25270" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Coronary Artery Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Atherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions.<a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00197" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/134,236" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Automated External Defibrillator<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/Arrhythmias/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25269" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Arrhythmias</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25271" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Attack</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> An AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/134,236" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19686" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Heart Attack<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartAttack/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25271" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Attack</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Not everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19686" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Heart Valve Diseases<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25272" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Valve Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00210" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Mitral Valve Prolapse<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HVD/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25272" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Valve Disease</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> The mitral valve sits between the left atrium and left ventricle. It's job is to keep blood flowing in the right direction. Mitral valve prolapse is the bulging of the valve causing blood to leak backwards. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00229" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Heart Failure<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25273" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Failure</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00206" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Cardiomyopathy<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25273" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Heart Failure</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00201" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,DM18" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Heart Failure: Breathe More Easily<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Conditions/HeartFailure/LivingWith/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25274" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Living With Heart Failure</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Heart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of breath. 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Here are some of the main types. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,281" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,4217" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">When You're Taking Heart Medicines<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Medications/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25289" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Taking Medications</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,4217" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19687" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25290" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Watching Your Blood Pressure</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Motivated/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25293" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Staying Motivated</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19687" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,DM203" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Managing/BloodPressure/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25290" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Watching Your Blood Pressure</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. 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Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Managing/Active/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25292" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Being Active</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. 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The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/1,1583" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/1,2770" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Take Action to Beat Heart Disease<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25296" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Risk Factors</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/1,2770" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19890" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/RiskFactors/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25296" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Risk Factors</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Overweight/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25304" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Overweight and Obesity</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,19890" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/1,2139" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">How to Quit Smoking, Again<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25297" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Smoking</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.<a href="/Conditions/Heart/1,2139" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_40.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Quizzes" alt="Quizzes" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Quitting Smoking Quiz<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25297" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Smoking</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz.<a href="/Conditions/Heart/40,QuitSmokingSmokeQuitQuiz" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25302" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Diet and Nutrition</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00209" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Cholesterol in the Blood<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Diet/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25302" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Diet and Nutrition</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00220" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/56,2967" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">The Truth About Triglycerides<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Cholesterol/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25303" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">High Blood Cholesterol</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. 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It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. <a href="/Conditions/Heart/135,65" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Heart/85,P00216" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Heart/Preventing/Inactivity/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25306" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Physical Inactivity</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. 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