In India, heart diseases are the leading cause of death. Anyone can develop heart disease even children. It affects all kind of people man or women, and victimizes people of all races and ethnic groups. Because it affects such a large number of the population, everyone must understand the facts about heart disease and the signs and symptoms that need attention. You can also visit our website Spirals health to book appointment with our Best Cardiologist Doctors in Ahmedabad. Types of heart disease and their sign and symptoms There are many different types of diseases related to the heart, and their causes vary from genetic factors to lifestyle habits or health events that may affect the heart, such as damage caused by infection. Some diseases which are pre-existed in the body increase the risk of heart disease, like high blood sugar level (diabetes), high cholesterol, and blood pressure. There are few types of heart disease which are most common- Coronary artery disease This disease affects the blood vessels of the heart. Just like the pipelines in our homes, the arteries surrounding the heart will form plaque, which narrows the pipelines. This narrowing can sometimes lead to a complete blockage, preventing blood flow to certain parts of the heart, which can lead to a heart attack. Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease are: • Chest pain, tightness, pressure or discomfort (it is also known as angina) • Shortness of breath • Person could feel pain in the throat, jaw, neck or back • Nausea (typically specific to women) • Extreme fatigue (typically specific to women) Arrhythmias Heart problems related to heart rate and rhythm are called arrhythmias. Arrhythmia can cause your heartbeat to be slow, fast, or irregular. If the heart rate is "off," it will prevent the heart from having enough strength to pump blood to other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms of arrhythmias are: • A ‘fluttering’ feeling in the chest • Fast heartbeat (tachycardia) • Slow heartbeat (bradycardia) • Chest pain or discomfort • Shortness of breath • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Fainting or loss of consciousness Heart valve and structural heart disease Our heart has four valves which help it pump blood efficiently. Structural heart disease affects these valves or heart tissue. Many structural heart diseases are congenital, which means patient has it by birth. Some structural heart diseases may develop later in life. When these valves or tissues of heart do not work properly, blood can not flow out through the heart to other parts of the body. The signs and symptoms of structural heart and heart valve disease include: • Fatigue • Shortness of breath, especially when doing any activity or lying down • Irregular heartbeat • Swelling of feet or ankles • Fainting • Abnormal sound when listening with a stethoscope (heart murmur)
