Guide to Common Heart Conditions

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What are heart conditions?

Heart conditions include a wide variety of diseases, disorders and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. They can occur as an isolated problem or in combination with other heart conditions.

What is a heart disease?

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart diseases include: Heart problems you're born with (congenital heart defects) Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices. Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease.

What health conditions are related to the heart?

There are many different health conditions related to the heart — here are a few: Angina is chest pain caused when an area of heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Discomfort can spread to the shoulder, neck or jaw. Coronary artery disease occurs when the coronary arteries become clogged with fatty deposits.

Are heart and cardiovascular conditions life-changing?

Heart and cardiovascular conditions can be life-changing. Understand the impact of these common conditions, and find out what you can do about them. Heart and cardiovascular conditions are among the most common in the world.

What Is Heart Conditions

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Heart Conditions Information

1. https://www.heartresearch.com.au/heart-disease/heart-conditions/
2. https://heartonline.org.au/patient-information