David M. Axelrod, M.D.

When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is power. Understanding what causes harm to your body’s most important muscle is the first step to keeping it healthy.

Hypertension is often referred to as a “silent killer,” but in some cases, it does have signs. Here’s what to look for.

Hypotension can be due to many things, from dehydration to certain medications. Here’s what (if anything) you should do about it.

You may have heard that LDL is the “bad” type of cholesterol, but it's a process called oxidation that's cause for greatest concern.

Learn whether more is always a good thing when it comes to this beneficial cholesterol.

Get all the basics you need on these blood fats that are part of your lipid profile, including how to lower them if needed.

Red ears don’t just happen. Here, experts describe the possible causes—including elevated blood pressure—for the unusual symptom.

Brush up on the components of your lipid profile and what’s a healthy range for each, plus how often you need your cholesterol checked.

While a sharp pain near your heart could signal a heart attack, there are many other potential causes of this sensation. Here’s what to know.

Discover the connection between sleep and heart arrhythmias—and how to keep yours under control.

Ever feel your heart skip a beat when you move from lying down to standing? Here’s what’s causing the sensation, and whether to seek help.

While you should never quit these drugs abruptly, in some cases your doctor might deem it safe to gradually taper off of them. Here’s the lowdown.