G Cardiovascular Conditions

This category brings together cardio-vascular topics that begin with the letter **G**. You’ll find clear, practical explanations of what each condition means, how it affects the heart, blood vessels, or circulation, and why it happens—from inflammation and immune-related injury to clotting, narrowed vessels, or changes after surgery or medical procedures. Expect guidance on the symptoms people most often notice and the red flags that deserve urgent attention, including **chest pressure or pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, leg swelling, sudden limb pain or coldness, and stroke-like signs**. You’ll also learn what clinicians use to confirm a diagnosis and assess risk, such as **ECG, echocardiography, ultrasound, cardiac MRI, CT scans, angiography, and key blood tests**. Each topic also covers what treatment and recovery may involve—ranging from **anti-inflammatory therapy, blood thinners, and heart-protective medications** to **rhythm monitoring, catheter-based procedures, drainage when fluid builds up, surgery when needed, and long-term prevention plans** to reduce recurrence and protect cardiovascular health.