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Heart Disease

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD), encompasses a broad range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. These diseases can include coronary artery disease, heart failure, and other conditions impacting the heart’s function.

Types of Heart Disease:

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the heart, often due to plaque buildup. 

Heart Failure: The heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. 

Arrhythmias:
 
Irregular heartbeats, which can be too slow, too fast, or irregular. 

Congenital Heart Disease:
 
Heart defects present at birth. 

Cardiomyopathy:
 
Disease of the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. 

Heart Valve Disease:
 
Conditions affecting the heart’s valves, which control blood flow. 

Aortic Aneurysm:
 
A bulge in the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. 

Pericarditis:
 
Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. 
 
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Risk Factors:

Several factors can increase the risk of developing heart disease, including: 

High Blood Pressure: Sustained elevated blood pressure can damage blood vessels. 

High Cholesterol:
 
High levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries. 

Smoking:
 
Smoking damages blood vessels and increases the risk of various heart diseases. 

Diabetes:
 
Diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. 

Obesity:
 
Excess weight can contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart disease risk factors. 

Lack of Physical Activity:
 
Sedentary lifestyles can increase the risk of heart disease. 

Unhealthy Diet:
 
Diets high in saturated and trans fats, sodium, and low in fruits and vegetables can increase the risk of heart disease. 
 

Symptoms:

Symptoms of heart disease can vary depending on the type of condition and may include:

Chest Pain or Discomfort: Angina or chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart. 

Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing, especially with exertion or when lying down. 

Fatigue:
 
Feeling unusually tired or weak. 

Swelling in the Legs, Ankles, or Feet:
 
Fluid retention due to heart failure. 

Palpitations:
 
Feeling a fluttering or racing heartbeat. 
 
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