Top 10 Myths About Cardiovascular Disease - American Heart Association
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Cardiovascular disease kills more adults in the U.S. each year than any other disease. But you can boost your heart smarts by separating fact from fiction. Let’s set the record straight on some common myths.
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort, called angina. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those body areas are narrowed.
What is Cardiovascular Disease? | American Heart Association
WEBJan 10, 2024 · What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular disease can refer to a number of conditions: Heart disease. Heart and blood vessel disease, also called heart disease, includes numerous problems, many of which are related to atherosclerosis.
Cardiovascular Disease: Types, Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Cardiovascular diseases are conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. Without appropriate treatment, heart disease can lead to heart attacks or strokes. You can make lifestyle changes or take medications to manage cardiovascular disease.
Coronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart, called the coronary arteries. In CAD, there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
10 myths about heart disease - Harvard Health
WEBJun 1, 2013 · Ten myths that persist include the need for people with heart disease to take it easy; taking a cholesterol-lowering drug means you can eat anything you want; it’s okay to have high blood pressure when you are old; controlled diabetes won’t cause heart disease; supplements of antioxidants can lower the risk of heart disease; it’s too late ...
Heart Disease Facts | Heart Disease | CDC - Centers for Disease …
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease. It killed 371,506 people in 2022. 1. About 1 in 20 adults age 20 and older have CAD (about 5%). 3. In 2022, about 1 out of every 5 deaths from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) was among adults younger than 65 years old. 1.
Heart disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 13, 2024 · To diagnose heart disease, a healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart. You are usually asked questions about your symptoms and your personal and family medical history. Tests. Many different tests are used to diagnose heart disease. Blood tests.
Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Health Library / Diseases & Conditions / Heart Disease. Heart disease includes many diseases that affect your heart, but coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common and familiar one. CAD can create a waxy buildup in your heart’s arteries that can cause a heart attack.
The 12 most common heart and cardiovascular conditions • HRI
WEBHeart 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.