Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Key Takeaways “Heart disease,” or cardiovascular disease (CVD), is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Sometimes people are born with heart disease (known as congenital heart disease), while in others, it develops over time, as in coronary artery disease (CAD).…
Key Takeaways Cardiomyopathy is a condition characterized by abnormal heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. With this condition, the heart muscle is thicker, stiffer, or weaker than normal, which can affect the heart’s performance. Cardiomyopathy ranges in severity from causing no symptoms at…
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle (known as the myocardium). There are different types of cardiomyopathy. Each of these causes damage to the heart muscle, such as enlarging it or making it stiffer than normal. The condition weakens your heart and can lead to heart failure. Your heart may…
Heart diseases impact how blood pumps and circulates within the body. When a healthcare provider says that you have heart disease, they may be referencing one of several conditions that can commonly impact the heart or blood vessels. There are many different types of heart disease, covered in detail below. …
Key Takeaways Because heartburn (acid reflux) can cause chest pain, knowing the difference between heartburn and a heart attack can be challenging. A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked. One of the symptoms of a heart attack…
