Heart Disease Highlights

David Meyer MD Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Explains Tetralogy of Fallot ,a congenital heart defect .

A heart attack can be a matter of life or death, so identifying the signs is a vital skill!

Jared LaCorte MD FAAP FACC Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Children Hospital of New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

COPD can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be treated. Learn the methods that doctors use to make patients with this breathing disorder more comfortable.

Andrew D. Blaufox, MD Pediatric Electrophysiology Schneider Children's Hospital . Associate Professor Clinical Pediatrics Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine . Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine . Fellowship: Mount Sinai School of Medicine & Medical University of South Carolina

A pharmacist explains how Toprol XL works, why doctors prescribe this blood pressure medication, and common side effects of the drug.

Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta from Vincent A. Parnell,Jr.,MD Chief,Pediatric Carrdiothoracic Surgery - Schneider Children’s Hospital DrMDK.com

Signs of atrial fibrillation may not last long, and they can come and go. But people should consult their doctor if they feel their heart racing rapidly or if they experience other symptoms that come on quickly – particularly if they are older and have high blood pressure.

A pharmacist explains how Norvasc works, why doctors prescribe this hypertension medication, and common side effects of the drug.

Michael La Corte MD Ped Card DrMDK.com

Forget the apple…a drink a day can keep cholesterol levels at bay!

Jared LaCorte MD FAAP FACC Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Children Hospital of New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

"It's 120 over 80," your doctor says. But what does your blood pressure reading mean?

Harry Kaplovitz, MD Pediatric Cardiology DrMDK

"Angina" may not be at the forefront of your vocabulary, but this common condition could be a warning sign of a heart attack!