High blood pressure in pregnancy has increased and may be undertreated
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Discover research programs and initiatives that seek to inform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for today’s major health challenges and conditions.
NHLBI-supported research has contributed to heart failure treatments using breakthrough therapies.
BioData Catalyst is a cloud-based ecosystem where researchers can analyze data related to NHLBI focus areas, like Long COVID, sickle cell disease, asthma, and heart disease.
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Health Topics
Cardiomyopathy refers to problems with the heart that can make it harder to pump blood.
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term condition that damages the lungs and blocks airflow into and out of the lunge. This makes it hard to breathe.
Learn about different treatments for lung diseases and conditions.
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that lie just under the skin and usually occur in the legs.
Platelet disorders are conditions in which the number of platelets in your blood is either too low or too high, or your platelets don’t work properly. This can cause problems with bleeding or forming too many blood clots.
Sleep apnea is a common condition in which your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. This can prevent your body from getting enough oxygen.
NHLBI Events
The NHLBI has materials for patients and health professionals on many health topics, such as asthma, heart disease, and sickle cell disease.
Our Mission
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.