KEY POINTS What it is With pulmonary hypertension, the blood vessels to the lungs develop an increased amount of muscle in the wall of the

KEY POINTS What it is Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry

KEY POINTS What it is Cardiomyopathy represents a collection of diverse conditions of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, symptoms, and treatments and

KEY POINTS What it is Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib or AF, is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is when

KEY POINTS What is heart disease? The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in

KEY POINTS What is cholesterol? Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs

KEY POINTS The dessert dilemma You’ve heard the saying, “Life’s too short, eat dessert first.” With so many delicious options out there, it can be

WHAT TO KNOW If you’re like three in five Americans, you eat dinner out at least once a week. And as you’ve probably noticed, restaurant

WHAT TO KNOW Many people with diabetes count carbohydrates, or carbs, to make managing blood sugar easier. If you take mealtime insulin, you’ll count carbs

WHAT TO KNOW Life changes in many ways when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It can all seem overwhelming at first, but