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Also called AVM. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects in your vascular system. The vascular system includes arteries, veins, and capillaries. … Read More »
Arteriovenous Malformations
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Also called PAD. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) happens when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels outside of your … Read More »
Coronary Artery Disease
Also called CAD, Coronary arteriosclerosis, Coronary atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It … Read More »
Atherosclerosis
Also called arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance … Read More »
Arrhythmia
Also called irregular heart beat. An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. It means … Read More »
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn’t make enough new … Read More »
Heart Valve Disease
Also called valvular heart disease and aortic stenosis. Your heart has four valves. Normally, these valves open to let blood … Read More »
Blood Pressure Medicines
Also called antihypertensive medicines and high blood pressure medicines. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, usually has no symptoms. But … Read More »
Blood Thinners
Also called anti-platelet drugs and anticoagulants. If you have some kinds of heart or blood vessel disease, or if you … Read More »
Angioplasty
Also called balloon angioplasty. If you have coronary artery disease, the arteries in your heart are narrowed or blocked by … Read More »
