- How the Heart Works - How the Heart Beats | NHLBI, NIH
Your heartbeat is the contraction of your heart to pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body Your heart's electrical system determines how fast your heart beats
- Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls usually causes coronary artery
- Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions There are various types of cardiomyopathy The main types include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive
- Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
NHLBI feature article explores the potential benefits and risks of omega-3 supplements, including fish oil, for heart health
- Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Your risk of coronary heart disease increases based on the number of risk factors you have and how serious they are Some risk factors — such as high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels can be adjusted through heart-healthy lifestyle changes Other risk factors, such as your age, family history, and race and ethnicity, cannot be changed
- Heart attack - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form The clot can block arteries, causing a heart attack During a heart attack, a lack of blood flow causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die
- Spotlight on UPFs: NIH explores link between ultra . . . - NHLBI, NIH
In addition to heart disease, studies have linked UPFs to weight gain, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and other problems Studies show that UPFs are also linked to health disparities, as populations with low socioeconomic status tend to eat higher amounts of these foods
- Types of Heart Inflammation - NHLBI, NIH
Pericarditis, myocarditis, and endocarditis are types of heart inflammation, which is your body’s response to infection or injury to the heart Learn more about each type and how they affect your health
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