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Dyslipidemia. It's a long word, but it's linked to the No. 1 killer in the U.S.: heart disease. If you have dyslipidemia, which is characterized by abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels, you ca...

Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation is a customized outpatient program of exercise and education. These rehabilitation programs are designed to gradually acclimate your heart, lungs and vascular syst...

The Vascular Medicine Clinic incorporates a comprehensive approach in evaluating, diagnosing and treating peripheral artery disease. Patients are educated about their condition, learning the importanc...

Electrophysiology (EP) is a specialized field of cardiology focusing on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disturbances. During an EP study, electrodes are guided through blood vessels to your heart...

Dizziness can range from a quick feeling of faintness to a severe balance disorder that makes normal functioning impossible. Among adults over age 65, up to 30 percent experience dizziness. Signs and...

An ear infection (otitis media) is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to ge...

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere’s disease affects only one ear. Signs and symptoms Signs and sympto...

Earwax blockage occurs when earwax accumulates in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates, and protec...

Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. A common problem, tinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss or e...

Seek emergency medical care if you have these heart disease symptoms: Chest pain Shortness of breath Fainting If you suspect you're having a heart attack, immediately call 911. I...