Diseases and Conditions

Whether you suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension), asthma or clogged peripheral arteries, the Heart Lung Vascular Institute understands the importance of having information about your disease or condition at your fingertips. The institute wants you to have the most up-to-date information on health conditions, symptoms and treatments.

There are many different health issues of the heart, lungs and arteries that are interrelated, so it is important to have them all in one place. Heart Lung Vascular Institute physicians provide care for patients with six of the top seven leading causes of death in the United States. Heart disease (cardiovascular disease), lung cancer, peripheral vascular disease including aneurysms and carotid artery blockage, respiratory disease, pneumonia as well as sleep-related conditions are all treated at the institute.

The following information is provided to give you a better understanding of various diseases and conditions, which will help for you to make the best treatment choices for you and your family.