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     • Heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque, a waxy substance made up of cholesterol, fatty molecules, and minerals. It accumulates over time when the inner lining of your arteries is damaged by high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, or elevated cholesterol or triglycerides.
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   What causes heart failure?

   • With heart failure, your heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should to meet your body's needs. It is usually caused by coronary artery disease, but it can also happen because you have thyroid disease, high blood pressure, heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy), or certain other conditions.

   Heart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - WebMD

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   What are the most common heart problems?

   • CAD is the most common heart problem. With CAD, you may get blockages in your coronary arteries -- the vessels that supply blood to your heart. That can lead to a decrease in the flow of blood to your heart muscle, keeping it from getting the oxygen it needs.

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   What are the different types of heart disease?

   • Heart disease includes: Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease. Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Heart conditions that you're born with, called congenital heart defects. Disease of the heart muscle. Heart valve disease. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.

   Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What are the risk factors for heart disease?

   • Obesity and high blood pressure increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Obesity. Excess weight typically worsens other heart disease risk factors. Lack of exercise. Being inactive is associated with many forms of heart disease and some of its risk factors too. Stress.

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   What causes a heart attack?

   • A heart attack can happen if a piece of plaque in an artery or a blood clot moves to the heart. Stroke. The risk factors that lead to heart disease also can lead to an ischemic stroke. This type of stroke happens when the arteries to the brain are narrowed or blocked. Too little blood reaches the brain. Aneurysm.

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   What causes heart valve problems?

   • The causes of heart valve problems include infections such as rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or as a result of a heart attack. Diseases of the heart valves include: Endocarditis.

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › cardiovascular-diseaseCardiovascular disease - NHS

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   Coronary heart disease occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced. This puts an increased strain on the heart, and can lead to: angina – chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart muscle. heart attacks – where the blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › coronary-heart-diseaseCoronary heart disease - Causes - NHS

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   Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries). The build-up of atheroma makes the arteries narrower, restricting the flow of blood to the heart muscle.

5. www.who.int › detail › the-top-10-causes-of-deathThe top 10 causes of death - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Aug 7, 2024 · The biggest increase in absolute deaths is from ischaemic heart disease, rising by more than 1.4 million since 2000 to 3.2 million in 2021. HIV and AIDS have seen the biggest decrease in rank among the previous top 10 causes of death in 2000, moving from seventh to nineteenth.

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7. www.nhs.uk › conditions › coronary-heart-diseaseCoronary heart disease - NHS

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   Find out about coronary heart disease (CHD), including the main symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention. CHD is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide.

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8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › heart-diseaseHeart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 13, 2024 · Overview. Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart disease includes: Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease. Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Heart conditions that you're born with, called congenital heart defects. Disease of the heart muscle. Heart valve disease.

9. www.webmd.com › heart-disease › heart-disease-typesHeart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - WebMD

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   Jun 30, 2023 · WebMD explains the causes and symptoms of the different types of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and heart valve disease.

10. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › coronary-heart-disease › causesCoronary Heart Disease - Causes and Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH

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    Dec 20, 2023 · Coronary heart disease may have more than one cause, including plaque buildup or problems that affect how the heart’s blood vessels work. Whatever the cause, taking steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy starting early in life can prevent risk factors from ever developing.