Resources for Heart Patients
More than 62 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, a condition that can affect heart function. Some are congenital (people are born with heart problems), while a majority develop over the course of time and affect people later in life.
Listed below are some of the more common heart conditions, disorders and diseases. If you have concerns, schedule an appointment with the Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute today.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Infective Endocarditis
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Stroke
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Disorders
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Men and women often experience different symptoms — know the warning signs.