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What is cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease generally refers to a heart condition in which the arteries narrow over time due to plaque buildup, which makes it harder for blood to flow properly. If blood clots form and an artery becomes completely blocked, a heart attack or stroke can occur. This happens all too often, as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, both men and women. Cardiovascular disease is also the most common type of heart condition, and it sometimes is called coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease.

Most people don't know something is wrong until they start experiencing symptoms. Common symptoms of cardiovascular disease include:

Pain, tightness, pressure or discomfort in the chest
Shortness of breath
Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in arms or legs
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back

However, cardiovascular disease can start well before any of these symptoms appear. For example, high blood pressure can often go unnoticed. That's why it's so important to understand the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and manage those that can be changed, such as smoking, high blood pressure, diet and exercise.

Interested in learning more about the risk factors that may be putting you at risk for heart disease? Take our free heart health assessment to receive a personalized analysis of your heart disease risk.

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Why Choose Us?

Recognized as a Top 50 Heart Hospital by IBM Watson
Designated as Accredited Chest Pain Centers by the Society of Chest Pain Centers
Longview Regional Medical Center's cardiovascular medicine program is known for its heart failure program, heart valve center and a range of diagnostic and noninvasive cardiology services
Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by ACC Accreditation Services (American College of Cardiology)
Cardiac Cath Lab accreditation with PCI from the American College of Cardiology
Member of the Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) Coalition

Our Services Include:

Personalized care from diagnosis through recovery by an experienced team of cardiovascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists and rehabilitation specialists
Advanced diagnostic and imaging technology to find heart disease early, when it’s most treatable
Open heart surgeries including coronary bypass and valve surgery
Heart failure clinic
Atrial fibrillation clinic to treat heart rhythm disorder
Structural heart program which includes procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve repair, and left atrial appendage closure
Specialized treatment for heart rhythm disorders (AFib)
Peripheral vascular disease clinic for peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiency
Heart and vascular rehabilitation that combines education, support and exercise therapy

Heart Healthy Resources

A Woman’s Risk for Heart Disease is Different: Here’s What You Need to Know

Heart disease is a big issue in the United States for both men and women alike. But some risk factors are more unique to women.
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What Do Doctors Have To Say About Your Heart?

Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?

Finding out you have high blood pressure can be worrisome if you aren’t sure what your numbers mean or what to do about them. Discover how high blood pressure affects your heart.
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How Does Smoking Affect Your Heart?

Smoking’s impact reaches far beyond your lungs, harming nearly every other organ in the body. Get the specifics on how smoking can influence your heart’s health.
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Why Your Heart Wants You to Pay Attention to Your Cholesterol

Your liver makes cholesterol in your body, but you also get cholesterol from eating certain foods. Find out how the wrong kind of cholesterol can impact your heart.
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