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Cardiac Conditions and Diseases

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Many cardiac conditions require clinical care by a physician or other heart care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.

 

Angina Pectoris

Arrhythmias

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Overview of Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Living With a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Frequently Asked Questions About Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Atherosclerosis

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiac Sarcoma

Cardiomyopathy

Congenital Heart Defects

Coronary Heart Disease

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Heart Failure

Heart Valve Diseases

High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Murmurs

Pericarditis

Rheumatic Heart Disease

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