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Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease. Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls usually causes coronary artery ...
Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. The main types include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive ...
Heart disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, a term describing a wide range of conditions that can affect the heart.
How the Heart Works How Blood Flows through the Heart - NHLBI, NIH
Oxygen-poor blood from the body enters your heart through two large veins called the superior and inferior vena cava. The blood enters the heart's right atrium and is pumped to your right ventricle, which in turn pumps the blood to your lungs.
Cardiovascular Medicine in Phoenix - Mayo Clinic
The cardiology and cardiovascular medicine team at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in treatment of complex heart and vascular conditions.
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Your risk of coronary heart disease increases based on the number of risk factors you have and how serious they are. Some risk factors — such as high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels can be adjusted through heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Other risk factors, such as your age, family history, and race and ethnicity, cannot be changed.
Strategies to prevent heart disease - Mayo Clinic
Heart disease is a leading cause of death. You can't change some risk factors for it, such as family history, sex at birth or age. But you can take plenty of other steps to lower your risk of heart disease. One of the best things you can do for your heart is to stop smoking or using smokeless ...
Heart Failure - What Is Heart Failure? | NHLBI, NIH
Heart failure is a condition that occurs when your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for heart failure.
What Is Coronary Heart Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease that occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen -rich blood to the heart muscle due to narrowing from the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque . It is also sometimes called coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease.
DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH
The DASH eating plan, also known as the DASH diet, is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating pattern for life. Learn more about the health benefits of the plan and how to follow the DASH eating plan and limit calories and sodium in your daily life.
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