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5 Common Types of Heart Diseases
by Apollo Hospitals Delhi Touching LivesThe human heart
is a muscular organ. It is the size of one’s fist and is situated slightly left
of centre in the chest. The heart is divided into two parts – the right side
and the left side. This division prevents oxygen-rich blood from mixing with
oxygen-poor blood. The blood which has lesser oxygen returns to the heart after
it circulates through the body.
There are a
range of heart-related conditions that can impact the heart’s functioning. Since
it is one of the most vital organs of the human body, one should know about the
various heart diseases in order to get a better understanding. Let us check out
the 5 most common types of heart diseases:
Coronary
Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery
disease or CAD is one of the most common heart diseases. Coronary artery
disease result in blockages in the coronary arteries (the vessels that supply
blood to the heart). This can lead to a decrease in the flow of blood to the
heart muscle which can limit the supply of oxygen the heart needs. Some of the
symptoms involve chest pain and shortness of breath.
Congenital
Heart Defects
Congenital heart
defects refer to the heart-related defects that develop in a foetus while it is
still in the mother’s womb. These defects can develop about a month after the
conception which can change the flow of blood in the heart. Certain medical
conditions, medications or even genes can play a major role in causing such heart
defects. Paediatric cardiologist in
Apollo Hospital has treated over hundreds of such cases in new born.
Heart Valve
Disease
The human heart
has four valves that open and close to direct the blood flow between the chambers,
the lungs, and the blood vessels. A defect in the valve can hinder the passage
and obstruct its functioning. Some of the most common symptoms involved in
heart valve disease are chest pain, abdominal swelling, fatigue, shortness of
breath, and dizziness.
Cardiomyopathy
(Heart Muscle Disease)
Cardiomyopathy
is a disease of the heart muscle or myocardium. This happens when the heart
muscle gets stretched or stiff. This would weaken one’s heart and make it
difficult to pump blood throughout the body. Some of the major causes of this
disease include genetic heart conditions, certain drugs or toxins, or infection
from a virus. Moreover, sometimes chemotherapy may also cause cardiomyopathy.
Pericardial
Disease
A disease in the
pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart) is known as pericardial disease.
One of the more common diseases in the pericardium is pericarditis or
inflammation of the pericardium. This is usually caused by an infection with a
virus, inflammatory diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, or injury
to the pericardium. Some of the symptoms involved in pericardial disease are
chest pain, fever, and increased heart rate.
These are some
of the most common types of heart-related diseases. Also, it is advised that
one should seek immediate medical attention in case they observe such symptoms.
Moreover, it is suggested that one should only pick the most experienced heart
specialist from the best heart hospital in Delhi, Gurgaon, or other
cities.
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