Obstructed arteries may be opened by purcutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, also called angioplasty or PCTA.

Among other uses, Cardiac Catheterization may be performed to assess the coronary artieries, heart valves, and function of the heart muscle.

Take this multiple choice quiz with six questions to see how much you know about cholesterol.

Millions arrive at hospitals each year complaining of chest pains. Rapid response is critical, and can be the difference between life and death. This animation takes you "inside," and shows why every second counts when a heart attack strikes

The Heart Disease Risk Factor wizard features some of the major risk factors such as sex, age, relatives that have the disesase, smoking, wieght, exercise, and diabetes.

Called the "silent killer," high blood pressure is highly destructive but gives no symptoms. It can cause loss of vision, kidney failure, stroke or even heart attack. This animation explores the causes of high blood pressure and shows the damage done.

Stents are tiny metal devices used to keep arteries open after angioplasty.

Your target heart rate is a useful way of pacing yourself during exercise, and to get the most benefits from your cardiovascular activitiy.

Take this interactive quiz, and test your knowledge about women and heart disease.