Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance that your body needs to function normally. Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestines, and heart.

A palpitation is an abnormality of heartbeat that causes a conscious awareness of its beating, whether it is irregular, or at its normal frequency.

There are many causes of chest pain. One is angina which results from inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Chest pain can also be due to a heart attack and other important diseases. Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention.

Being short of breath is one of the scariest conditions. Responding to most victims requires calling 911 and supporting them until the ambulance arrives.

Cardiac dysrhythmia (also known as arrhythmia) is a term for a group of conditions in which there is abnormal electrical activity in the heart. The heart beat may be too fast or too slow, and may be regular or irregular

Having high blood pressure (hypertension) puts you at risk for other serious health problems including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. High blood pressure is known as a “silent killer” because it can cause damage to your arteries without signs or symptoms. High blood pressure can never be cured but it can easily be managed with a healthy diet and change in life style.

Dizziness is a term used to describe everything from feeling faint or lightheaded to feeling weak or unsteady. It creates the sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.