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Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls This buildup is called plaque The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow The plaque also can burst, leading to a blood clot Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart condition, it can affect arteries
How the Heart Works - How Blood Flows through the Heart | NHLBI, NIH Oxygen-poor blood from the body enters your heart through two large veins called the superior and inferior vena cava The blood enters the heart's right atrium and is pumped to your right ventricle, which in turn pumps the blood to your lungs
Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks The higher the risk of heart attack, the more likely it is that the benefits of daily aspirin therapy are greater than the bleeding risks Because of bleeding risks, some guidelines say that people age 60 and older without known heart or blood vessel disease should not start taking a daily aspirin to prevent a first-time heart attack or stroke
Heart Attack - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH What causes a heart attack? The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease This is when your coronary arteries cannot carry enough oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle Most of the time, coronary artery disease happens when a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries, causing the arteries to narrow The
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls usually causes coronary artery
The Heart Truth® | NHLBI, NIH The Heart Truth® Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States But you can do a lot to protect your 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
Calculate Your BMI | NHLBI, NIH Standard Body Mass Index calculator Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women Your BMI is just one piece of the puzzle It’s based on height and weight but doesn’t take into account your muscle mass, bone density, or body composition Your healthcare provider will consider whether your BMI is too high or too low for you