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Heart disease

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.

Symptoms of heart disease

Sometimes heart disease may be “silent” and not diagnosed until a person experiences signs or symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia. When these events happen, symptoms may include1

1.Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

2.Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations).

3.Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins.

Risk factors for heart disease

High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of people in the United States (47%) have at least one of these three risk factors.2 Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including

1.Diabetes

2.Overweight and obesity

3.Unhealthy diet

4.Physical inactivity

5.Excessive alcohol use

4 types of heart disease

Coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart valve disease and heart failure are the four most common types of heart disease.

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