In-Depth
Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
Risk factors
- LDL cholesterol calculator Use this target LDL cholesterol calculator to determine a healthy LDL cholesterol level.
Symptoms
- Angina Angina — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this type of chest pain.
- Chest pain Chest pain — Comprehensive overview covers causes, diagnosis, treatment of problems this symptom may signal.
Tests and diagnosis
- Blood tests for heart disease Blood tests offer clues to your heart health. Here's information about these blood tests.
- SPECT scan SPECT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging test.
Complications
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm — Comprehensive overview covers the symptoms and treatment of this dangerous condition.
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, screening and treatment of this serious condition.
Treatments and drugs
- Lowering cholesterol: Discover your options Discover your options for lowering cholesterol.
- Coronary angioplasty and stents Coronary angioplasty and stents — Overview covers definition and results of this heart procedure.
- Coronary bypass surgery Coronary bypass surgery — Overview covers risks and results of this open-heart surgery.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet Dietary fiber offers many health benefits. Here's how to include more in your diet.
- Chronic stress puts your health at risk Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's constantly on alert, your health can pay the price.
- Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease Ready to start your heart-healthy diet? Here are eight tips to get you started.
- Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity Improve your heart health, mood, stamina and more with regular physical activity.


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