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https://youtu.be/Os1feWOxJBU?si=GoB_gyqdza8t0ulK Many people think heart disease only affects older adults. But cardiovascular risk can begin much earlier in life. A heart attack or serious coronary artery problem in a young person may seem unexpected, especially when that person appears healthy,…

An echocardiogram, commonly called an “echo,” is one of the most important diagnostic tools in cardiology. It uses ultrasound to create moving images of the heart and helps physicians evaluate: The size and structure of the heart chambers. Heart muscle…

Palpitations are the awareness of your heartbeat. People may describe them as racing, pounding, fluttering, skipping or beating unusually hard. Heart palpitations during stress and anxiety can have different causes, which is why understanding the symptoms and their pattern is…

Having normal blood sugar is excellent news. But two statements are not the same: “My blood sugar is normal.” and “My risk of heart disease is low.” A normal blood sugar level does not automatically establish the second statement. Cardiovascular…

Smoking is not only a lung problem. It is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Smoking cessation is one of the most important steps for protecting heart health and lowering long-term cardiovascular risk. Tobacco smoke contributes to inflammation, increases the tendency…

High cholesterol can affect people of all body types, including thin and physically active individuals. Understanding LDL cholesterol, familial hypercholesterolemia, and overall cardiovascular risk can help support earlier testing and prevention of heart disease. One of the most common misconceptions…

Feeling tired after a meal is common. For many people, it has nothing to do with the heart. Eating triggers normal physiologic changes in digestion, metabolism, blood flow, and cardiovascular function. Most people adapt to these changes without difficulty. But…

Getting a cholesterol test back within the expected range is reassuring. And it is absolutely good news. But there is an important distinction between having a favorable cholesterol result and knowing that your arteries are completely healthy. A cholesterol test…

When people notice that their weight has increased, the most obvious explanation is often food: more calories, less activity, or gradual fat gain. And in many cases, that is exactly what is happening. But the number on the scale represents…

Coronary atherosclerosis usually develops gradually. Plaque builds up within the artery wall over time, and the amount of plaque can increase as the disease progresses. In some people, narrowing eventually becomes significant enough to limit blood flow during physical activity,…