THE HEART The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It's the main organ of the circulatory system, which is a network of blood vessels that carries blood to and from the body's organs.  Causes of Heart disease Heart disease causes depend on the specific type of heart disease. There are many different types of heart disease. HEART DISEASE It describes a range of conditions that affect the heart, includes: * Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease. * Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. * Heart conditions that you're born with, called congenital heart defects. * Disease of the heart muscle. * Heart valve disease. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: * Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort, called angina. * Shortness of breath. * Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back. * Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those body areas are narrowed. Heart disease symptoms caused by irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. * Chest pain or discomfort. * Dizziness. * Fainting or almost fainting. * Fluttering in the chest. * Lightheadedness. * Racing heartbeat. * Shortness of breath. * Slow heartbeat. Heart disease symptoms caused by congenital heart defects A congenital heart defect is a heart condition present at birth. * Blue or gray skin. Depending on skin color, these changes may be easier or harder to see. * Swelling in the legs, belly area or areas around the eyes. * In an infant, shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. Heart disease symptoms caused by diseased heart muscle, called cardiomyopathy * Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. * Fatigue. * Feeling short of breath during activity or at rest. * Rapid, pounding or fluttering heartbeats. * Swollen legs, ankles or feet. Heart disease symptoms caused by heart valve disease The heart has four valves. The valves open and close to move blood through the heart. * Chest pain. * Fainting or almost fainting. * Fatigue. * Irregular heartbeats. * Shortness of breath. * Swollen feet or ankles. Causes of coronary artery disease A buildup of fatty substances in the arteries, called atherosclerosis, is the most common cause of coronary artery disease. Risk factors include an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and smoking. Healthy-lifestyle choices can help lower the risk of atherosclerosis. Causes of irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias * Heart muscle disease, called cardiomyopathy. * Coronary artery disease. * Diabetes, High blood pressure. * Emotional stress. * Too much alcohol or caffeine. * congenital heart defects. * Smoking. * Heart valve disease. * Some medicines, herbs and supplements. Causes of congenital heart defects A congenital heart defect happens while a baby is growing in the womb. Healthcare professionals aren't sure exactly what causes most congenital heart defects. But gene changes, some medical conditions, some medicines, and environmental or lifestyle factors may play a role. Causes of heart valve disease Some people are born with heart valve disease. If this happens, it's called congenital heart valve disease. Other causes of heart valve disease can include: * Rheumatic fever. * Infection in the lining of the heart valves, called infectious endocarditis. * Connective tissue disorders. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFuaXY6WaKhyaHRay3C #celebritynurse #yourhealthmatters