Sep 19, 2025 · Heart disease can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, cardiac arrest, stroke and organ damage. Healthy habits, medicines and procedures can prevent or treat CAD and other heart diseases.

Aug 13, 2024 · Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery …

Cardiac muscle tissue has autorhythmicity, the unique ability to initiate a cardiac action potential at a fixed rate—spreading the impulse rapidly from cell to cell to trigger the contraction of the entire heart.

May 15, 2024 · Cardiac rehabilitation is an important program for anyone recovering from a heart attack. This can also include heart failure, or some types of heart surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation is a …

Dec 6, 2025 · This process is called the cardiac cycle. The period of relaxation is called diastole. The period of contraction is called systole. Diastole is the longer of the two phases so that the heart can …

1. pertaining to the heart. 2. pertaining to the ostium cardiacum. cardiac arrest sudden and often unexpected stoppage of effective heart action.

May 22, 2025 · Common conditions that can affect the cardiovascular system include coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, and stroke. This article explores the cardiovascular …

The HEART Score for Major Cardiac Events predicts 6-week risk of major adverse cardiac event.

Oct 29, 2024 · Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. It's sometimes also called heart disease. Conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels can …

Welcome to Tampa Cardiac Specialists! Tampa Cardiac Specialists is a cardiology practice in Lutz, Florida specializing in electrophysiology, interventional and general cardiology.