If your aorta, the major artery that carries blood away from your heart, becomes damaged or weak, it could cause it to become wider (aneurysm) or tear (dissection). A different type of doctor or surgeon may see you depending on the size and location of th

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is a rare form of cardiomyopathy. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is also called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). Drs. Oussama Wazni and Pasquale Santangeli discuss what you need

Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world. People assigned female at birth (AFAB) are affected in unique ways. Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center, highlights special c

Did you know that chest pain is not the only sign of a heart attack? Dr. Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, Institute Director for Acute Coronary Care at Cleveland Clinic, describes other symptoms that may indicate you are having a heart attack and when to call fo

September is Aortic Disease Awareness Month. Drs. Milind Desai, Vidyasagar Kalahasti, and Eric Roselli, from the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic, speak with Tom Beers, Manager of Emergency Medical Services, about how Cleveland Clinic is working with Firs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new use for the medication colchicine. This medication can now be used to decrease the risk of cardiac events in some patients. Dr. Steve Nissen and Dr. Vik Sunder discuss this new developmen

One of the first things to consider when a patient is told they need heart valve surgery is the type of valve. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, gives an overview of bioprosthetic (tissue) and mechanical

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. Natalie Salvatore, RN, talks with Dr. Teresa Wu from the Section of Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic about PAD and what you nee

Lipoprotein (a) or LP(a) is a type of LDL or bad cholesterol. Dr. Ashish Sarraju explains what LP(a) is and how it relates to other forms of lipoproteins.

An organ transplant changes your life forever. Natalie Salvatore, RN, speaks with Dr. Eileen Hsich, Medical Director for the Heart Transplant Program at Cleveland Clinic, about the basics for heart transplantation and her biggest piece of advice for patie