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- What Is Coronary Heart Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease that occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen -rich blood to the heart muscle due to narrowing from the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque It is also sometimes called coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease
- Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Your risk of coronary heart disease increases based on the number of risk factors you have and how serious they are Some risk factors — such as high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels can be adjusted through heart-healthy lifestyle changes Other risk factors, such as your age, family history, and race and ethnicity, cannot be changed
- Heart disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, a term describing a wide range of conditions that can affect the heart
- Heart failure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs and in the legs The fluid buildup can cause shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and feet Poor blood flow may cause the skin to look blue or gray Depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see Some types
- Heart-Healthy Eating Plan - NHLBI, NIH
Heart-Healthy Eating Plan What you eat makes a diference to your heart A heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, includes fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and limits foods high in saturated fat and sugar-sweetened beverages and sweets
- Tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder, which causes a rapid heart rate
- Acute coronary syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Acute coronary syndrome is a term that describes a range of conditions related to sudden reduced blood flow to the heart These conditions include a heart attack and unstable angina, a type of chest pain When blood flow to the heart is reduced, the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen If heart tissue cells die or are damaged, a heart attack happens A heart attack also is known as a
- Enlarged heart - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Heart damage and certain types of heart disease can cause an enlarged heart Sometimes short-term stress on the body, such as pregnancy, can cause the heart to get larger Depending on the condition, an enlarged heart may be temporary or permanent Treatment for an enlarged heart may include medications, medical procedures or surgery
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