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Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by diseases (for example, heart disease, high blood pressure). Symptoms of CHF include fatigue, edema, shortness of breath, sleeplessness, and more. Treatments include lifestyle modifications, medications, heart transplant, and therapy.

Heart Disease Pictures Slideshow

Watch this slideshow of heart disease covering symptoms to watch for, diagnostic tests, treatments, and prevention strategies.

Heart Disease Quiz

Take our Heart Disease Quiz to get answers and facts about high cholesterol, atherosclerosis prevention, and the causes, symptoms, treatments, testing, and procedures for medically broken hearts.

Edema

Read about edema, an observable swelling in certain parts of the body. Edema may fall into one of two categories: pitting and non-pitting edema. Treatment for edema typically involves the use of diuretics.

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Heart Symptoms Alert

Watch this slideshow on possible heart health symptoms never to ignore. Learn warning signs such as chest discomfort, rapid pulse, shortness of breath and more potential risk factors.

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Heart Anatomy

View an illustration of the heart and see more medical anatomy and illustrations.

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Congenital Heart Defects

What are congenital heart defects?

Congenital (kon-JEN-i-tal) heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. These defects can involve t...

A - Z List of Heart Topics

Alphabetized listing of articles related to Heart