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Heart Hospital - Conditions

As a cardiovascular center of excellence, the Meriter Heart Hospital cares for almost every cardiac condition. Below you'll find information about a variety of conditions that can affect the heart and blood vessels.

Please note that the information provided through this site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. If you have any questions, please contact the Meriter Heart Hospital at (608) 417-6259 or hearthospital@meriter.com.

Please Select a Condition of Interest:

Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Blood Clot (Thrombosis)
Chest Pain (Angina)
Coronary Artery Disease (Includes Vulnerable Plaque)
Diabetes
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Failure
Heart Rhythm Disorders

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Metabolic Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Stroke
Sudden Cardiac Death

CONGENITAL DEFECTS
Atrial Septal Defect
Coarctation of the Aorta
Patent Ductus Ateriosus
Ventricular Septal Defect

Featured Condition

Stroke

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain is suddenly interrupted. There are two types of stroke: 1) Ischemic stroke which is caused by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in a brain artery, or by a blood clot which blocks blood flow in a brain artery; or 2) Hemorrhagic stroke which is caused by a sudden rupture of an artery leading to the brain.