Heart disease is a broad term describing conditions that affect the function of the heart. Millions of Americans have some form of heart disease. While it is fairly common, heart disease is a very serious problem, as life-threatening complications may result if the disease is left untreated. Types of Heart Disease Heart disease encompasses many different conditions, including: coronary artery disease: a... Read more >
Angina, or angina pectoris, is chest pain caused by arteries that have narrowed to a point that they can no longer deliver enough blood to meet the heart's demands. Types of Angina Angina can be classified as one of two types.Stable Angina: People with stable angina experience symptoms of angina as a result of factors such as exercise or a heavy meal. Stable angina is predictable and generally lasts no longer... Read more >
Heart disease has become an accepted consequence of a fast-paced life in America today. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. One type of heart disease that affects men and women of all ages, including children, is cardiomyopathy, a synonym for "disease of the heart." It is the leading cause of heart transplants in America... Read more >
Heart failure occurs when, for some reason, the heart is unable to pump enough oxygen-rich blood through the body. This reduced blood supply decreases the function of other organs and results in blood "backing up" in the veins as the heart pumps out less blood than is coming in. This back up causes congestion in the blood vessels, resulting in shortness of breath and swelling (edema). The Causes of Congestive... Read more >
Coronary artery disease (CAD), or coronary heart disease, is a condition where the coronary arteries are narrowed as a result of plaque. Over 13 million Americans have coronary artery disease, and about 500,000 die from it each year. What Causes Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries. The... Read more >
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when the arteries carrying blood to the heart are severely blocked. The blockage results in a decreased blood supply to the heart muscle, and causes permanent damage to the muscle. Over one million Americans have heart attacks each year and as many as 300,000 heart attacks are fatal. Causes of Myocardial Infarction Heart attacks are usually the result... Read more >
One of the best ways to ward off heart disease or keep it from worsening is to eat a diet rich in heart healthy foods. In general, increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables, as well as limiting your consumption of fats, is important to keeping your heart healthy. As you start to improve your diet, you will not only improve your heart health, but you can also reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure... Read more >
Arrhythmia is a heart condition that is marked by a heart rate that is too fast, too slow or just irregular. While some people may suffer from a mild cases arrhythmia that does not require treatment, others with more severe cases of arrhythmia should be treated immediately to prevent potentially fatal complications (such as stroke or heart attack). In this site, our articles will outline and explain the causes... Read more >
Vascular disease describes a wide range of disorders that affect the veins and arteries. Vascular disorders range from the merely bothersome to the fatal. The more serious vascular disorders can cause strokes, heart failure and fatal aneurysms. An Overview of Vascular Diseases Vascular diseases can affect veins and arteries almost anywhere in the body. Here are just a few of the more common vascular... Read more >
Valvular heart disease is a common heart condition, resulting from damage to the heart valves by disease, birth defects or simple aging. A heart murmur is a common sign of valvular heart disease. Valvular Heart Disease Characteristics The heart contains four heart valves that open and close as the heart pumps. All four valves serve the same purpose: They ensure blood flows only in one direction and that... Read more >
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