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How the Heart Works - What the Heart Looks Like | NHLBI, NIH Heart inflammation is inflammation in one or more of the layers of tissue in the heart, including the pericardium, myocardium, or endocardium This can lead to serious complications, including heart failure, cardiogenic shock, or irregular heart rhythm
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
How the Heart Works - How the Heart Beats | NHLBI, NIH Your heartbeat is the contraction of your heart to pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body Your heart's electrical system determines how fast your heart beats
Heart disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Diagnosis To diagnose heart disease, a healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart You are usually asked questions about your symptoms and your personal and family medical history
Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States Men’s risk for coronary heart disease starts to increase significantly around age 45 Before menopause, women have a lower risk of coronary heart disease than men Around age 55, the risk for women increases more rapidly
Coronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Coronary artery disease often develops over many years Symptoms are from the lack of blood flow to the heart They may include chest pain and shortness of breath A complete blockage of blood flow can cause a heart attack
Heart Failure - What Is Heart Failure? | NHLBI, NIH Heart failure is a condition that occurs when your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for heart failure
Strategies to prevent heart disease - Mayo Clinic Heart disease is a leading cause of death You can't change some risk factors for it, such as family history, sex at birth or age But you can take plenty of other steps to lower your risk of heart disease One of the best things you can do for your heart is to stop smoking or using smokeless
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 disease This buildup is called plaque