This booklet discusses the major types of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disorders. In it, you'll learn 1) what some of the major disorders and their risk factors are; 2) what can be done to reduce risk; 3) how victims are diagnosed and treated.

*** Please note: this booklet does not reflect the American Heart Association's most recent guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis. For up-to-date information on the prevention of infective endocardtis, please see our most recent guidelines and related materials.