To keep your energy level up, your body needs food that has carbohydrates. But carbs also raise blood sugar levels higher and faster than other foods. Learn which foods contain carbohydrates, and the importance of carb counting.

Learn what to expect before, during, and after heart valve surgery.

A stent is a small metal coil or mesh tube that is placed in a narrowed artery through a catheter (a long, thin tube) to help improve blood flow to your heart. The stent permanently holds the passageway open and helps reduce the rate of restenosis, renarrowing of the artery.

An ICD is a device that is placed permanently inside your body. An ICD keeps track of your heart rhythm (the speed and pattern of your heartbeat). If this rhythm becomes too fast or too slow, the ICD sends out electrical signals that help bring the rhythm back to normal. Read on to learn more.

ACE inhibitors widen blood vessels and increase the amount of blood your heart pumps. These medications also lower blood pressure and decrease the amount of work your heart has to perform.

Catheter ablation destroys (ablates) an abnormal electrical pathway or groups of electrical cells that may be causing a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Femoral neuropathy refers to a pinched or compressed femoral nerve or other damage to this nerve.

In the hospital, some people need oxygen therapy if they are not breathing in enough oxygen on their own. This is also called supplemental oxygen.

Anything that affects your comfort, safety, and well-being also affects your overall health. This can include housing, transportation, money issues, access to food, and child care.

ECMO provides life support care. The ECMO machine takes over the work of the heart, lungs, or both.