Cardiovascular Disorders

Cardiovascular disorders are medical conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels. Some conditions are congenital. However, lifestyle factors can increase the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders, including coronary heart disease and stroke.

Spotlight on Blood Pressure

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What Is a Healthy Blood Pressure Reading—And How Can You Keep Yours in a Normal Range?

Heart Healthy Tips

Heart Rate Composite
What Is an Average Heart Rate?
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'Night Owls' May Have a Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than 'Early Birds'
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An Additional 500 Steps Daily Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Older Adults

Explore Cardiovascular Disorders

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Study: Microplastics Found in Clogged Arteries Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
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Signs and Symptoms of Myocarditis
person with cardiac amyloidosis getting tested by cardiologist
What Is Cardiac Amyloidosis?
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Understanding Racial Disparities in Heart Health
person with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experiencing shortness of breath
What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
newborn being tested for a congenital heart defect
What Is a Congenital Heart Defect?
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Understanding Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome)
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What Is an Ablation?
person with cardiac tamponade
What Is Cardiac Tamponade?
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High Blood Pressure Diet: Best Food and Drinks
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How to Lower Diastolic Blood Pressure
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Combining Medications For Erectile Dysfunction and Chest Pain May Increase Risk of Death
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What Is Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib)?
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Swapping Meat For Plant-Based Protein Can Improve Heart Health, Type 2 Diabetes
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What Is Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)?
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Current Vitamin D Recommendations Might Not Be Enough to Protect Heart Health
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How To Treat Atrial Fibrillation
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New Research Suggests Regular Marijuana Use Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
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Signs and Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
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Sitting All Day? This Is How It Could Be Affecting Your Heart Health
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What Does Pulse Pressure Mean—and What Should Yours Be?
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Stroke Deaths Expected to Increase 50% By 2050—Here's How to Lower Your Risk
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What Is Beck’s Triad?
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What Is CKM Syndrome? American Heart Association Identifies New Medical Condition
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How To Treat Low Blood Pressure
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Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Arrest
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How the Size of Your Blood Pressure Cuff Could Lead to Inaccurate Readings
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What Are Heart Palpitations—And What Causes Them?
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What Is an Echocardiogram?
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What Is Tetralogy of Fallot?
Health Overview Illustration - Atrial Fibrillation
What Is Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)?
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What Is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
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What Is Pericarditis?
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How To Lower Blood Pressure
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13 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
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What Is Bradycardia?
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What Is Arrhythmia?
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What You Need to Know About Chest Tightness
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What to Know About a Blood Pressure Chart
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Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
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What Your Resting Heart Rate Is Telling You
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Eating Heart-Healthy Protein From Different Sources May Lower High Blood Pressure
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Are Naps Bad for You?
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The Lupin Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What To Know
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I Had a Stroke at 41—Here's What I Wish I Had Known
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As Little As One Alcoholic Drink a Day Could Raise Blood Pressure, Study Finds
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New Research Shows How Sleep Apnea Might Affect Heart Health
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Study: Vitamin D Supplements May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Attack in Older People
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Study: Women With This Common Heart Disorder Experience Faster Cognitive Decline Than Men
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Talk Therapy Is Good for Your Heart Health, Study Finds
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What Is Commotio Cordis? Damar Hamlin Reveals Cause of On-Field Collapse
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Regular Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
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Erythritol, a Zero-Calorie Sweetener, Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
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Women's Heart Health Declines Rapidly After Menopause, Study Shows
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Frequently Drinking Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Especially for Women
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High Levels of Niacin, an Essential B Vitamin, Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
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Survey Shows Most Americans Don't Know Crucial Numbers to Predict Their Heart Disease Risk
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Most Americans Don't Know Heart Disease Is the Country's Leading Cause of Death
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What Are Blood Thinners and When Might You Need These Medications?
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Young, Black Athletes Have a Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest—Here's One Survivor's Story
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What Is a Cardiac Ablation?
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What Is Congenital Heart Disease?
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Study: Eating Breakfast and Dinner Earlier in the Day Might Lower Heart Disease Risk