Cardiovascular
8 pharmacist-reviewed conditions in cardiovascular.
- Cardiovascular
Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rate or heart rhythm.
- Cardiovascular
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart arrhythmia that results from the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat rapidly and unpredictably, producing an irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiovascular
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF), sometimes known simply as heart failure, occurs when the heart muscle cannot pump blood well enough to meet the body’s demands.
- Cardiovascular
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, such as the lower leg, thigh, or pelvic region.
- Cardiovascular
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is used by the body in several biochemical reactions necessary for life, including making new cells, and making hormones.
- Cardiovascular
Hypertension
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
- Cardiovascular
Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in a lung artery.
- Cardiovascular
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged blue, red, or purple veins that are raised above the surface of the skin, often on the thighs, backs of the calves, or the inside of the leg.