Heart DiseasesSymptoms, Precautions, Cures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

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Damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels. The usual cause is the build-up of plaque. This causes coronary arteries to narrow, limiting blood flow to the heart. the card's content.

Heart Failure

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A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately. the card's content.

Heart Arrhythmias

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A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical signals that coordinate the heart's beats don't work properly. the card's content.

Rheumatic Heart Disease

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A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.Rheumatic fever causes inflammation, especially of the heart, blood vessels and joints. the card's content.

Pericarditis

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A swelling and irritation of the thin, sac-like membrane surrounding the heart (pericardium).Pericarditis may be caused by a viral infection or heart attack. In many cases, the cause is unknown. the card's content.

Congenital Heart Disease

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Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth. the card's content.

Cardiomyopathy

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An acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle. An acquired or hereditary disease of heart muscle, this condition makes it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body, and can lead to heart failure. the card's content.