A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the heart and/or the pericardium. Representative examples include endocarditis, pericarditis, atrial myxoma, cardiac myeloid sarcoma, and pericardial malignant mesothelioma.
Symptoms of Heart Disease
The following features are indicative of Heart Disease:
chest pain
shortness of breath
pain
numbness
weakness or coldness in legs or arms
pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back
It is possible that Heart Disease shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Heart Disease
The following are the most common causes of Heart Disease:
coronary artery disease
high blood pressure
diabetes
smoking
excessive use of alcohol or caffeine
born with heart disease
valvular heart disease
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Heart Disease:
high blood pressure
smoking
diabetes
lack of exercise
obesity
high blood cholesterol
poor diet
excessive alcohol consumption
stress
Prevention of Heart Disease
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Heart Disease. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
don't smoke
avoid tobacco
exercise for about 30 minutes on most days of the week
eat a heart-healthy diet
maintain a healthy weight
get enough quality sleep
manage stress
get regular health screenings
Occurrence of Heart Disease
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Heart Disease cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Heart Disease can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Heart Disease can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Heart Disease
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Heart Disease:
Electrocardiogram: To see electrical impulses generated by heart
Blood test: To test for the presence of certain enzymes
Chest X-ray: To check the size of heart and its blood vessels
Echocardiogram: Help to detect irregularities in the heart's rhythm
Coronary catheterization: Reveals the areas of blockage
Exercise stress test: To measure how the heart and blood vessels respond to exertion
Cardiac computerized tomography (CT): To diagnose heart problems
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To diagnose heart problems
Doctor for Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Heart Disease:
Cardiologist
Complications of Heart Disease if untreated
Yes, Heart Disease causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Heart Disease is left untreated:
heart failure
heart attack
stroke
aneurysm
peripheral artery disease
sudden cardiac arrest
Procedures for Treatment of Heart Disease
The following procedures are used to treat Heart Disease:
Coronary angioplasty and stenting: Help unblock the artery in the heart
Coronary artery bypass surgery: Allow blood flow to the heart to bypass the narrowed section
Self-care for Heart Disease
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Heart Disease:
Stop smoking: Reduce the risk of heart disease
Control blood pressure and cholesterol level: Reduce the risk of heart disease
Keep diabetes under control: Help reduce the risk of heart disease
Exercise: Helps to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and control diabetes, elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure
Patient Support for Treatment of Heart Disease
The following actions may help Heart Disease patients:
Cardiac rehabilitation: To improve treatment and speed recovery
Support group: Effective in preventing or treating depression after a heart disease