Welcome to the Heart Hub

Our hub will help you learn more about the heart — the core point of your cardiovascular system. Here you'll find learning tools and tips designed to educate you about this important organ and why it's so important to keep it healthy.

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What is the Cardiovascular System, and why is it so Important?

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart (“cardio”), and blood vessels called arteries, veins, and capillaries (“vascular”).

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What is Heart Disease: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. While the exact causes of heart disease are unclear, in this article, you'll learn more about several risk factors that can increase your risk of developing it.

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Common Cardiovascular Conditions: Explanations and Prevention

The risk factors for cardiovascular conditions often include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits. These factors may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, read this article to find out more.

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What is a Cardiac Risk Factor?

A risk factor is a characteristic known to increase your chances of developing a condition.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease can increase the risk of heart disease or stroke the leading causes of death in the United States.

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Biomarkers

Learn more about the different things that we test for

LDL

LDL (Low- Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol, also called “bad cholesterol”, can build up in the walls of your blood vessels forming deposits called plaques. Plaques are a major risk factor in the development of heart attack and stroke, as over time they can narrow or completely block your arteries. This process is also called atherosclerosis and can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.