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Cardiovascular
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Types of SYMPTOMS
diseases cardiovascular
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A.K.A; heart diseases
diseases Rheumatic heart disease
Rheumatic heart disease is caused by one or more
-Fainting
attacks of rheumatic fever, which then do damage to
the heart, particularly the heart valves. Rheumatic
fever usually occurs in childhood, and may follow a
-Shortness of breathe
streptococcal infection. In some cases, the infection
affects the heart and may result in scarring the
valves, weakening the heart muscle, or damaging the -Chest pain
sac enclosing the heart. The valves are sometimes
scarred so they do not open and close normally.
-Irregular heartbeat
Hypertensive heart disease
High blood pressure of unknown origin (primary
hypertension) or caused by (secondary -Swollen feet or ankles
hypertension) certain specific diseases or infections,
such as tumor in the adrenal glands, damage to or
disease of the kidneys or their blood vessels. High
blood pressure may overburden the heart and blood
-Fever
vessels and cause disease.

Ischemic heart disease -Swelling in legs or abdomen

Cardiovascular disease generally
refers to conditions that involve
narrowed or blocked blood vessels
that can lead to a heart attack,
chest pain (angina) or stroke.
Other heart conditions, such as
those that affect
your heart's muscle, valves or
rhythm, also are considered forms
of heart disease.
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Heart ailments caused by narrowing of the coronary
arteries and therefore a decreased blood supply to
the heart. -Changes in heartbeat
Cerebrovascular disease
Disease pertaining to the blood vessels in the brain. -Dry or persistent cough
A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is the result of
an impeded blood supply to some part of the brain.
-Skin rashes or unusual spots
Inflammatory heart disease
Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), the
membrane sac (pericarditis) which surround the
heart, the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis) or -Pericarditis
the myocardium (heart muscle). Inflammation may be
caused by known toxic or infectious agents or by an
unknown origin. -Myocarditis
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease is when you are born with -Endocarditis
malformations of the hearts structures. This may be
the result of the genes you inherited from your
parents or adverse exposure to certain elements
while still in the womb, such as some medicines or
-Dizziness
too much alcohol. Congenital heart disease is a
broad term and examples are holes in the heart,
abnormal valves, and abnormal heart chambers. -Pale gray or blue skin color
Heart failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition that happens -Fluttering in your chest
when the hearts muscle becomes too damaged to
adequately pump the blood around your body. If you
have heart failure your heart still works but because
it is less effective your organs do not get enough
-Racing heartbeat
blood and oxygen. Heart failure tends to affect older
people more often and manifests as shortness of

Period.2 breath, reduced exercise tolerance and swelling of

the ankles. It results if the heart is damaged and
weakened
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Causes
Plaque buildup thickens and
stiffens artery walls, which
can inhibit blood flow through
your arteries to your organs
and
tissues. Atherosclerosis is
also the most common cause
of cardiovascular disease. It
can be caused by
correctable problems, such
as an unhealthy diet, lack of
exercise, being overweight
and smoking.
Medical Testing
No matter what type of heart
disease you have, your
doctor will likely perform a
physical exam and ask about
your personal and
family medical history before
doing any tests. Besides
blood tests and a chest X-
ray, tests to diagnose heart
disease can include:
Electrocardiogram (ECG).
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Treatments
-Cardiac rehabilitation
-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
-Percutaneous coronary Intervention
-Procedures and Surgery
-Menopausal Hormone Therapy
-Medicines
-Stress and Depression
-Maintain a healthy weight
-Be Physically Active
-Follow a Healthy Diet
-Quit Smoking
-Lifestyle Changes