Heart Disease

5 ways to get practical advice and emotional support when an older adult has heart disease -- and how to get support for the patient, too.

Maximize the benefits of an angioplasty. From what to do when the patient first gets home to how much activity he or she can handle.

What to Expect after Coronary Bypass Surgery. Recovery issues may include loss of appetite, leg swelling, shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping.

Learn how heart disease can affect an aging relative, and what to expect when diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease, which is also called coronary heart disease. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for angina.

A new polypill 5-drug cocktail may cut heart disease and stroke risk by half.

What is the average life expectancy after a bypass surgery? Is there an average life expectancy for a typical heart bypass?

When you have 100% blockage of the heart on one side and 80% blockage on the other, what to do? Are there remedies besides surgery for 100% blockage?

Find out if there's a link between and heart disease, and if there's a substantial cause and effect relationship.

Learn how to counter post-operative depression in heart disease patients, and about depression as a common side effect of bypass surgery.