Heart Disease Slideshows

Take these steps before a visit with a cholesterol specialist to better understand ASCVD and help your doctor give you the right care.

What to look for in heart attacks in women and how they present differently than in men.

A common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), claudication causes pain in your lower body when you walk. Here’s what you need to know to recognize and treat it.

This visual guide to peripheral artery disease, or PAD, gives details about this common type of heart disease, and its symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention tips.

This visual guide to coronary artery disease (CAD) has information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for the condition. It also tells you what you can do to help yourself.

Your blood and urine can reveal a lot about your health. Here’s how to understand your lab test results.

One of the best ways to avoid another heart attack is to give up cigarettes. Here’s how to manage cravings so you can kick the habit for good.

You may be worried that exercise will stress your heart, but it's actually an important part of your recovery. Here's how to work out safely and effectively.

You can expect life to be different after a heart attack. Some changes you’ll need to make right away, while others may take hold later on.

If you want a healthy ticker, there are some foods you’ll want to indulge in every now and then only. Find out which ones and how to make healthy substitutes.

Find out why symptoms like arm pain, fatigue, lightheadedness, and nausea are signs of heart trouble -- and what you should do about it.

You probably know the usual heart disease causes: too many pounds, lack of exercise, eating too much fat and salt. But much stranger things can also increase the risk of heart disease.

You don’t have to take medicine to improve your heart health. Find out more about how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can help your heart.

Cardiac arrest is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. Find out whether you are at risk for cardiac arrest and what you can do if it happens to a loved one.

Heart disease covers everything from clogged arteries that cause heart attacks to heart defects you’re born with. Learn how the different types of heart disease affect your body and what symptoms to look for.

You know that obesity and high blood pressure can raise your risk for a heart attack, but here are some lesser known triggers that might surprise you.

What are the ingredients of a heart-healthy diet? WebMD goes behind the foods to show you what nutrients you need.

Discover some unexpected symptoms that could signal heart trouble. Often, related conditions can raise your risk.

Simple lifestyle changes like eating (a little bit of) chocolate can boost your heart health.

Find out what you can do to can stay safe and lower your risk of bleeding when you're taking blood thinners.

Learn the symptoms and how to diagnose a heart attack, treatment options, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

WebMD provides a visual overview of heart disease, including symptoms to watch for, diagnostic tests, treatments, and prevention strategies.

A healthy diet starts at the grocery store. View this WebMD slideshow to see fat foods to avoid, and fit foods to choose.

When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker, along with tips for tasty ways to cook them.