Heart Disease

Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease Overview Cardiovascular disease is a term that refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. These conditions can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Common types of cardiovascular disease…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disorder in which the heart muscle thickens abnormally (hypertrophied). The thickening heart muscle can make it more difficult for the heart to pump blood. Because many people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have few symptoms and can…