Topic Index - Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Home Basic Anatomy of the Heart Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves The Cardiologist The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Vital Signs Automated External Defibrillator Cardiac Procedures Cardiac Catheterization Echocardiography (echo) Electrocardiogram (EKG) / Stress Test / Holter Monitor Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Conditions and Diseases Angina Pectoris Arrhythmias Atrial Flutter Brugada Syndrome Long QT Syndrome Sick Sinus Syndrome Types of Heart Block Ventricular Tachycardia Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Living With a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Frequently Asked Questions About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Atherosclerosis Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Sarcoma Cardiomyopathy Congenital Heart Defects Heart Failure Coronary Heart Disease Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Heart Valve Diseases High Blood Pressure / Hypertension Mitral Valve Prolapse Murmurs Pericarditis Rheumatic Heart Disease Ventricular Fibrillation Stroke / Brain Attack Overview of Stroke Types of Stroke Effects of Stroke Evaluation Procedures for Stroke Rehabilitation for Stroke Vascular Conditions and Diseases Overview of the Vascular System Medical Management of Vascular Conditions Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cerebral Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Buerger's Disease Carotid Artery Disease Chronic Venous Insufficiency Claudication Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis Peripheral Vascular Disease Pulmonary Embolism Raynaud's Phenomenon Renal Vascular Disease Varicose Veins Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Components of Food Cholesterol in the Blood Calculating Calories and Fat Grams Determining Your Body Mass Index Emotions and Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Overview of Obesity Treatment of Obesity Obesity Treatment Overview Medical Treatment for Obesity Surgical Treatment for Obesity Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery Maintaining Weight Loss Preventing Obesity Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program Designing an Exercise Program Risks of Physical Inactivity