Heart disease is any kind of disease that affects the heart. This includes heart failure, angina, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease (CAD) or other conditions. It is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.
What are the symptoms?
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Angina
Chest Pain
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Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing, especially when lying down
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Fatigue
Running out of energy, unable to exercise
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Increased Heart Rate
Faster heart beat
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Adema
Swelling in legs, ankles, or abdomen
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Learn moreWhat causes it?
The causes of heart disease vary by the type of heart disease a patient has. A patient can be born with a heart defect, for example. In other cases, an infection can cause damage to the heart.
Other conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
Other conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressureIs there a test?
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Blood Tests
Blood is given and tested for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG records your hearts electrical signals to detect irregularities
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Echocardiogram
An ultrasound of your heart which shows detailed images of your heart's function and structure
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Stress Test
A test involving raising your heart rate with exercise or drugs to measure the heart's response
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Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
CT images are taken of your heart to detect problems
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI of the heart that produces detailed pictures of your heart
How to treat it
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