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Symptoms of Heart Disease

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  Heart disease refers to a variety of heart-related conditions. Heart conditions like: Heart valve disease of the heart muscle Disease of the blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease Arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, and congenital heart defects are all forms of heart disease that can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices. The symptoms of heart disease vary depending on the type. Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels coronary artery disease is typically brought on by plaques, or deposits, of cholesterol in the heart's arteries. Atherosclerosis refers to the formation of these plaques. Blood flow to the heart and other organs is reduced by atherosclerosis. Angina, chest pain, or a stroke are all possible outcomes. The signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease may differ between men and women. Men, for example, are more ...