Heart Diseases

Heart diseases encompass a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, leading to compromised cardiovascular health. Major types include:

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which can lead to angina (chest pain) or myocardial infarction (heart attack). Treatment involves lifestyle changes, medications, and possibly procedures like angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Heart Failure: A condition where the heart cannot pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other body parts. Management includes medications (like ACE inhibitors and diuretics), lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes devices or surgeries.
• Arrhythmias: Abnormal heart rhythms that can cause palpitations or dizziness. Treatments vary from medications and lifestyle changes to procedures like catheter ablation or pacemaker implantation.
• Valvular Heart Disease: Involves malfunctioning heart valves, which may require medications or surgical repair/replacement of the valves.
• Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities present from birth, often requiring surgical correction.