1. Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 25, 2022 · Coronary artery disease, also called CAD, is a condition that affects your heart. It is the most common heart disease in the United States. CAD ...
Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart diseases include:
2. About Heart Disease | cdc.gov
Heart Attack · Coronary Artery Disease · Valvular Heart Disease · Heart Failure
Find resources and downloadable fact sheets about heart disease and related conditions. The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions.
3. Heart Disease | cdc.gov
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions.
Learn about heart disease signs and symptoms, risk factors, and how to prevent it.
4. Heart Disease - MedlinePlus
Summary · Treatments and Therapies · Related Issues
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.
5. What is Cardiovascular Disease? - American Heart Association
May 31, 2017 · Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure, means the heart isn't pumping blood as well as it should. Heart failure does not mean ...
What is heart disease? The American Heart Association explains the various types of heart disease, also called coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease.
6. Heart Disease: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment
Sep 1, 2022 · Heart disease has many types. The most common, coronary artery disease, is a buildup of cholesterol in your heart's arteries.
Heart disease has many types. The most common, coronary artery disease, is a buildup of cholesterol in your heart’s arteries. This can give you a heart attack.
7. Heart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - WebMD
Jun 30, 2023 · Heart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms · Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) · Heart Arrhythmias · Heart Failure · Heart Valve Disease · Pericardial ...
WebMD explains the causes and symptoms of the different types of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and heart valve disease.
8. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 11, 2021 · Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They include: coronary heart disease – a disease of the ...
WHO cardiovascular diseases fact sheet providing key facts and information on risk factors, symptoms, rheumatic heart disease, treatment and prevention, WHO response.
9. Types of heart disease - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Heart disease is any condition that affects the structure or function of the heart. Most people think of heart disease as one condition. But in fact, heart ...
What is heart disease? Heart disease is a group of conditions affecting the structure and functions of the heart.There are several types of heart disease that you can prevent.
10. Heart Disease: Risk Factors, Prevention, and More - Healthline
Jul 27, 2023 · The term “cardiovascular disease” may also refer to heart conditions that specifically affect the blood vessels. What are the symptoms of heart ...
Heart disease is a broad term that covers many heart-related problems and conditions, from an abnormal heartbeat and birth defects to a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Get the facts on how to manage heart disease here. Also learn about causes, risk factors, and the general outlook for people with heart disease.
11. Common heart conditions - Illnesses & conditions | NHS inform
Nov 18, 2022 · Coronary heart disease · Angina · Unstable angina · Heart attack · Heart failure · Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms) · Valve disease · High blood ...
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.
12. Cardiovascular Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, refers to the following 4 entities: coronary artery disease (CAD) which is also referred to as coronary ...
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels.[1] There is a wide array of problems that may arise within the cardiovascular system, for example, endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, abnormalities in the conduction system, among others, cardiovascular disease (CVD) or heart disease refer to the following 4 entities that are the focus of this article[2]:
13. Coronary heart disease - NHS
Coronary heart disease is the term that describes what happens when your heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the ...
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.
14. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) - World Heart Federation
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels (veins and arteries). It can be caused by a combination of ...
What is cardiovascular disease? Discover all you need to know about these diseases that are responsible for the most global deaths each year.
15. 11 signs you might have heart disease - British Heart Foundation
11 signs you might have heart disease · 1. Chest pain · 2. Feeling sick · 3. Stomach pain or indigestion · 4. Feeling sweaty · 5. Leg pain · 6. Arm pain · 7. Jaw or ...
BHF Professor David Newby highlights the 11 symptoms of possible heart and circulatory disease that you need to take seriously.
16. Heart Disease (for Kids) - Nemours KidsHealth
Cardiovascular disease is a group of problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they should. Here are some of the problems that ...
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, mainly affects older people. Find out more in this article for kids.
17. Heart Disease and African Americans - The Office of Minority Health
Mar 9, 2023 · The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary ...
What is Heart Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. How Does Heart Disease Affect African American Populations? In 2019, African Americans were 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. Although African American adults are 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, they are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have their blood pressure under control. African American women are nearly 50 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, as compared to non-Hispanic white women. Diagnosed Cases of Coronary Heart Disease: Age-adjusted percentage of coronary heart disease among persons 18 years of age and over, 2021 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio 5.2 5.6 0.93 Source: CDC 2022. National Center for Health Statistics. Percentage of coronary heart disease for adults aged 18 and over, United States, 2019—2021. National Health Interview Survey. Generated interactively: Jan 04, 2023. https://wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQueryTool/SHS_adult/index.html Death Rate: Age-adjusted heart disease death rates per 100,000 (2019) Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio Men 267.5 210.7 1.3 Women 165.0 129.6 1.3 Total 208.6 166.4 1.3 Source: CDC 2022. National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 70, No. 8. Table 10.https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr70/nvsr70-08-508.pdf. Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Age-adjusted percentage of persons 18 years of age and over who have high blood pressure, 2017-2018 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio Men 57.2 50.2 1.1 Women 56.7 36.7 1.5 Total 57.1 43.6 1.3 Source: CDC 2022. Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2017–2018. NCHS Data Brief, No. 364. Figure 4.https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db364-h.pdf [PDF | 398.15 KB] Percentage of persons 18 years of age and over who have high blood pressure, 2021 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio 35.2 28.3 1.2 Source: CDC 2022. National Center for Health Statistics. Percentage of hypertension for adults aged 18 and over, United States, 2019—2021. National Health Interview Survey. Generated interactively: Jan 04, 2023. https://wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQueryTool/SHS_adult/index.html Percentage of adults aged 18 and over with hypertension whose blood pressure is under control, 2015-2016 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio Men 40.1 47.7 0.8 Women 48.5 57.1 0.8 Total 44.6 50.8 0.9 Source: CDC 2022. Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2015–2016. NCHS Data Brief, No. 289. Figure 4.https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db289.pdf [PDF | 361 KB] Source: CDC 2022. Prevent High Blood Pressure. https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/prevent.htm High Cholesterol Age-adjusted percentage of persons 20 years of age and over who have high cholesterol, 2015-2018 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio Men 22.4 27.0 0.8 Women 21.8 23.1 0.9 Total 22.2 25.0 0.9 Source: CDC 2022. Health United States, 2019. Table 23. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus19-508.pdf Percentage of adults who received a blood cholesterol measurement in the last 5 years, 2017 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio 90.1 87.3 1.0 Source: National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. Data Query. http://nhqrnet.ahrq.gov/inhqrdr/data/query [Accessed 11/10/2022] Cigarette Smoking Percentage of persons 18 years of age and over who are current cigarette smoker, 2020 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio 14.4 13.3 1.1 Source: CDC 2022. Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm Percentage of current smokers age 18 and over who reported receiving advice from a health professional to quit smoking, 2020 Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black /Non-Hispanic White Ratio 51.3 49.8 1.03 Source: National Healthcare Quality Report. http://nhqrnet.ahrq.gov/inhqrdr/data/query Risk Factors: There are several risk factors related to heart disease. Some of these risk factors are: Diabetes - See Obesity and African Americans Obesity and Overweight - See Obesity and African Americans Hypertension - See Heart Disease and African Americans High Cholesterol - See Heart Disease and African Americans Cigarette Smoking - See Heart Disease and African Americans Source: CDC 2022. Know Your Risk for Heart Disease. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm Prevent Heart Disease: There are things that you can do to prevent heart disease: Nutrition: Eat healthy diet (increase fresh fruits and vegetables and lower salt intake) Weight: Maintain a healthy weight Exercise: Be physically active (seek advice from your doctor) Smoking: Do not smoke Alcohol: Limit alcohol intake Source: CDC 2022. Prevent Heart Disease. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/prevention.htm Prevent and Manage Blood Pressure: There are things that you can do to prevent and manage your blood pressure: Nutrition: Eat healthy diet (increase fresh fruits and vegetables and lower salt intake) Weight: Maintain a healthy weight Exercise: Be physically active (seek advice from your doctor) Smoking: Do not smoke Alcohol: Limit alcohol intake
18. Heart Disease: Knowing Different Types and How to Prevent It
Heart disease refers to diseases of the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve abnormalities, and abnormal heart rhythms.
Heart disease refers to diseases that affect the function and condition of the heart. There are several kinds of heart disease. Here's how to prevent it.
