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What happens if you have a heart condition?

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Heart disease is a lifelong condition—once you get it, you'll always have it. But there is much you can do to control heart disease, prevent a heart attack, and increase your chances for a long and vital life. read more

Echocardiography is an imaging test that can be used during and after a heart attack to learn how the heart is pumping and what areas are not pumping normally. The "echo" can also tell if any structures of the heart (valves, septum, etc.) have been injured during the heart attack. Cardiac catheterization. read more

You may have been told you have a heart murmur or a leaky valve. Or perhaps you’re seeking a better understanding of your valve disease. Learn more about heart valve stenosis, regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse and more. read more

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