What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?

If you have cardiomyopathy, you have a problem with the muscle tissue that makes up your heart. Cardiomyopathy means "heart muscle disease." Your heart may not be pumping as well as it should.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed by your healthcare team. It'll help you recover from your heart problem and reduce your risk of future heart problems.

What to Know When Taking Warfarin

Warfarin is medicine that controls how your blood clots. It is used to help prevent blood clots that may cause serious health problems. These problems include heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke, a blockage in an artery or vein (thrombus), or a blood clot that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Coronary Atherectomy

Atherectomy is a procedure that relieves symptoms of coronary artery disease by improving blood flow to your heart.

Coronary Angioplasty

Angioplasty relieves symptoms of coronary artery disease by improving blood flow to your heart. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

An EPS closely monitors your heart rhythm. EPS can help find out exactly what your rhythm problem is and what can be done to control it. A specially trained doctor (electrophysiologist) does the procedure in an EPS lab.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

The ECG is a test that records electrical signals from your heart. The pattern of these signals can tell the healthcare provider if your heart is normal, under stress, or having electrical problems, strain, or damage.

Coronary Angiography

Angiography is a special type of x-ray that allows your coronary arteries to be viewed and recorded on film. Your doctor can see if the blood vessels to your heart are clogged.