Types of Cardiovascular Disease by
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Heart disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term called
for all the conditions affecting the
structure and functions of heart.
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Types of cardiovascular disease Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Heart attack
Arrhythmia
Heart failure
Congenital Heart Disease
Heart Muscle Disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) This disease is due to atherosclerosis (narrowing or
hardening of arteries that supply blood).
Heart attack Heart attack is due to narrowing or hardening of
arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle from
build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, all
together called as “plaque.� A blood clot around the
plaque may block the blood flow to the heart muscle
resulting permanent damage to the heart muscle
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Symptoms for heart attack • Chest pressure or pain
• Shortness of breath
• Pain or discomfort in
the jaw, neck, back, arms
or shoulder
• Feeling weak,
lightheaded, or nauseous
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Arrhythmia Irregular heartbeat causes arrhythmia so that heart can’t
pump blood effectively to the lungs, brain, and other
organs, causing them to potentially shut down or become
damaged
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Heart failure A condition in which the heart pumps weaker than
normal, causing blood to move through the body at a
slower rate and increases pressures in the heart. The
weakened heart will not be able work for the body
demands and hence makes the patient very tired
Symptoms for heart failure • Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing when lying down
• Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet
• General fatigue and weakness
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Heart failure
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Congenital Heart Disease Another category of heart disease appears when the
fetus is developing and may produce symptoms at birth
or during childhood after birth is called as congenital
heart defect. This structural defect affects the normal
functioning of heart. The reason for congenital heart
defects are
• Chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome
• Maternal viral infection in the first trimester of
pregnancy
• Maternal drug or alcohol abuse during pregnancy, and
certain medications such as Warfarin
Congenital Heart Disease
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Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy) This is a disease that causes the heart to be abnormally
enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. Cardiomyopathy
reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, and
often leads to heart conditions like arrhythmias or heart
failure.
Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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Golden steps to reduce the risk of getting heart disease • Eating a low sodium diet
• Eating more fresh fruit and vegetables while limiting
foods high in saturated fat
• Exercising at least 3 – 5 times a week for 30 minutes a
day
• Stop smoking!
• Controlling your diabetes and high blood pressure
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