We’ve put together guides to help you learn about the heart, understand heart disease, and explore the treatment options available. For more information, call (212) 305-2633 or use our appointment request form.
Heart Overviews
- About the Heart – an overview of the parts of the heart and how they work
- Approaches to Heart Surgery – a guide to common and advanced cardiac operations
- Glossary of Words Related to Heart Disease – quick definitions of common cardiac terms
Heart Conditions
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation – a condition that occurs when the aortic valve does not close tightly
- Aortic Valve Stenosis – a narrowing of the heart's aortic valve narrows
- Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias – abnormal heart rates and rhythms
- Congenital Heart Disease in Adults – heart conditions present from birth that can cause complications in adult life. Visit our Adult Congenital Heart Center for more information
- Congenital Heart Disease in Children – Issues with the heart’s anatomy that are present from birth. Visit our Congenital Heart Center for more information
- Coronary Artery Disease – A blockage of the blood vessels that feed the heart, and a precursor to heart attacks
- Endocarditis – an infection of the heart’s valves
- Heart Failure – the result of heart disease interfering with the heart’s ability to pump blood to the body
- Heart Tumor – a rare, abnormal growth of cells within the heart
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – a thickening of the heart’s muscles that can lead to heart failure are arrhythmias. Learn more at our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation – the backward flow of blood through the heart’s mitral valve
- Mitral Valve Stenosis – a condition in which the heart's mitral valve is narrowed or stiff
- Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart's muscle
- Pericardial disease – inflammation of the heart's outer membrane
- Valve Disease – an overview of conditions affecting the valves of the heart
- Valve Disease in Children – see an overview of common malformations of the heart valves in children at our Pediatric Heart Valve Center
Heart Tests & Treatments
- Angioplasty – a non surgical procedure for cardiovascular disease
- Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement – options for treating stiff or leaky aortic valves
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – A common surgery for cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks
- ECMO – a life support technology that helps people with advanced heart failure as they await treatment
- Electrophysiology study – a procedure to better understand the cause and type of a person’s heart rate and rhythm issue
- Heart Transplantation – a life-saving procedure for those with advanced heart disease
- Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement – options for treating stiff or leaky mitral valves
- Pacemakers & Defibrillators – surgically placed devices to help control irregular heart rates and rhythms
- Pediatric Heart Surgery and Transplantation – learn about heart surgery for children at our Congenital Heart Center
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) – a minimally invasive procedure to replace tightened (stenotic) aortic valves
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement (TMVR) – a minimally invasive procedure to correct leakage of the mitral valve (mitral regurgitation)
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)/ Mechanical Circulatory Support – implanted technology that helps keep blood pumping for those with advanced heart failure. Used to support people waiting for a new heart (a "bridge to transplant"), or as a treatment option for those who are not candidates for transplants (“destination therapy”)
For more information on how Columbia can help with any of these conditions, tests, or treatments, to learn about our specialized care programs, or to make an appointment call (212) 305-2633 or Request an Appointment