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Some people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it is most

Catecholamines are hormones made chiefly by the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. The main catecholamines are adrenaline

After a heart attack, most people can resume sexual activity when they are healthy and feel ready for it. You could be ready if

Things that put you at risk for coronary artery disease are the things that lead to a problem called atherosclerosis, or hardening

Electrical cardioversion is a procedure that uses an electric current to stop the heart momentarily. This helps the heart have a

If you have an irregular heartbeat ( arrhythmia), it's important to talk to your doctor about what type and level of exercise is

A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thighbone (femur) where the thighbone joins the pelvis to form the hip joint

Public health threats are events or disasters that can affect you and your community. Some examples of public health threats are

Beta-blocker medicines slow the heart rate and decrease how forcefully the heart contracts, reducing the amount of oxygen the

Having bradycardia means that your heart beats slower than normal. For most adults, a heart rate of about 60 to 100 beats a minute