Understanding Heart Conditions: Types and Treatments

Heart conditions refer to various disorders affecting the heart, including heart disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects, requiring medical attention.

Heart Conditions FAQ

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What is a heart disease?

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart diseases include: Heart problems you're born with (congenital heart defects) Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices. Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease.

What are the different types of heart disease?

There are many different heart conditions and problems which are collectively called heart disease, including coronary heart disease, angina and heart failure. Find out more about these conditions.

How do you know if you have heart disease?

Early warning signs of heart disease include: Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Swelling in your legs. Fatigue. Dizziness, fainting unexpectedly or near-fainting repeatedly. What causes heart disease? Different types of heart disease have different causes. Heart disease causes include: Heart muscle scarring. Coronary artery disease. Genetic issues.

What are the most common cardiovascular conditions in the world?

Heart and cardiovascular conditions are among the most common in the world. The umbrella term cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all the diseases of the cardiovascular system – which consists of the heart and all the blood vessels in the body. CVD is the leading cause of death globally.

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Chest pain (the most well-known symptom of heart disease). Central crushing chest pain (the typical pain which is caused by angina or a heart attack). Heavy aching in the left arm or in the neck or jaw. Breathlessness and tiredness can occur as not enough blood is getting pumped around the body to meet all its needs.

What causes heart disease?

The causes vary, depending on the type of heart disease. These can include problems with the structure of the heart from birth, faulty genes, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, being overweight, an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, alcohol and various drugs. This is what most people mean when they talk about heart disease.