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    Conditions of the heart including structural and functional abnormalities.

    Symptoms : Symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, palpitations.

    Causes : May be caused by congenital heart defects, atherosclerosis, reduced blood flow to the heart, infection or high blood pressure, or diabetes (arrhythmias).

    Treatment : Treatment may include lifestyle changes such as diet modification and exercise, medication, procedures such as stenting or ablation and surgery.

    Common Types

    Heart failure

    A progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles. This causes fatigue, shortness of breath.

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    Atrial fibrillation

    A disease of the heart characterized by irregular and often faster heartbeat.

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    Heart attack

    Damage to the heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply due to blocks in the arteries.

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    Coronary artery disease

    A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed. The reduced blood flow can cause chest pain and shortness of breath.

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    Myocarditis

    Inflammation and damage of the heart muscle known as myocardium. Most commonly caused by a viral infection, but can also be an infection of bacteria, fung...

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    Angina

    Chest discomfort or shortness of breath caused when heart muscles receive insufficient oxygen-rich blood.

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    Sudden cardiac arrest

    A condition where the heart suddenly stops beating, which results from the problem in the electrical distrubance. This is different from a heart attack.

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    Ventricular tachycardia

    Fast heart beat rhythm of the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. This may cause dizziness or chest pain.

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    Atrial septal defect

    A congenital defect characterized by a hole in the wall between the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart.

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    Pericarditis

    Inflammation of the pericardium (thin membrane around heart) causing chest pain.

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    How is heart disease diagnosed?
    To diagnose heart disease, your doctor will perform a series of tests and evaluations. They may also use some of these tests to screen you for heart disease before you develop noticeable symptoms. Symptoms of a heart problem can include: If you have any of these symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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    What are the symptoms of Cardiovascular diseases?
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    The symptoms of cardiovascular diseases are angina(chest pain), breathing difficulties, fatigue, palpitations, giddiness, fibrillations(irregular heartbeat and rhythm)sweating, increased blood pressure, and heart attack. It can also lead to heart failure and arrhythmias(irregular heart rhythm), embolus(dislodging of blood clots to various parts of the body), and can be fatal. The treatment consists of statins to reduce cholesterol levels, aspirin- to prevent abnormal blood clotting, antihypertensive to reduce increased blood pressure, and antiarrhythmic medications. Severe cases may require the placing of a cardiac stent.
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    What tests are used to diagnose heart disease?
    Many different tests are used to diagnose heart disease. Besides blood tests and a chest X-ray, tests to diagnose heart disease can include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). An ECG is a quick and painless test that records the electrical signals in the heart. It can tell if the heart is beating too fast or too slowly. Holter monitoring.

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    What is cardiovascular disease?
    Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases affecting your heart and blood vessels. These diseases can affect one or many parts of your heart and/or blood vessels. A person may be symptomatic (physically experiencing the disease) or asymptomatic (not feeling anything at all).

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