“Einstein cardiologists have kept my coronary artery disease under control for 11 years. They really take care of you.” —
Maurice Bolduc, cardiology patient
Whether you suffer from blocked arteries, leaky valves or an irregular heartbeat, we offer a full range of diagnostic tests
to accurately assess your condition. And with the latest medications and treatment techniques, we can provide care for even
the most challenging heart problems.
Throughout diagnosis and treatment, our cardiologists will coordinate your care with your primary physician and other Einstein
heart specialists, ensuring seamless care. Some of the conditions we treat include:
Angina: Chest pain that is usually a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): This is a condition in which the heart does not pump blood as effectively as it should, causing shortness of breath, fatigue
and swelling in the arms and legs. CHF develops following injury to the heart such as a heart attack, long-term high blood
pressure, or a heart valve problem.
Heart Attack: A heart attack occurs when blood flow is blocked to part of the heart muscle, causing it to die. Blocked arteries and heart
rhythm disorders can cause a heart attack.
High Blood Pressure: Also called hypertension, high blood pressure is a condition that makes your heart work harder than it should to pump blood
through your body. Although common, high blood pressure rarely has symptoms so it's important to have your blood pressure
checked at least once a year.
High Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that circulates throughout the body and the bloodstream. Too much bad cholesterol (LDL)
forms plaque on the walls of the arteries that carry blood to your heart. Cholesterol buildup can lead to a heart attack or
other cardiac emergency.
Rheumatic Heart Disease: Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease.
Rheumatic fever is caused by untreated strep infections such as strep throat.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Morris Kotler, MD .
