Blockages
This disease involves the buildup of fatty plaques inside the arteries leading to hardened blood vessels
atherosclerosis
a fast and dangerous heart rhythm that originates in the lower chambers of the heart
ventricular tachycardia
this condition often has no symptoms but increases the risk of heart disease and stroke
hypertension
cardiomyopathy
a weakened area in a blood vessel wall can bulge and potentially rupture
aneurysm
the leading cause of heart attacks, occurs when arteries supplying the heart become blocked
Coronary Artery Disease
occurs when the heart beats too slowly
bradycardia
this type of blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs and right side of the heart
pulmonary hypertension
these heart abnormalities are present at birth and can affect the structure and function of the heart
congenital heart defects
this medical emergency occurs when blood supply the part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
stroke
this condition affects the arteries in the legs and arms, reducing blood flow and causing pain to walk
peripheral artery disease
what condition sometimes requires a pacemaker
bradycardia
severe and sudden spike in blood pressure above 180/120 mmHg that requires immediate medical attention
hypertensive crisis
in this condition a heart valve does not close properly sometimes leading to blood leaking backward
mitral valve prolapse
a blood clot that forms in a deep vein
deep vein thrombosis
a buildup of plaque in the arteries supplying the brain and increases risk of stroke
carotid artery disease
this abnormal heart sound is often described as a wooshing or swishing noise
heart murmur
pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorder
preeclampsia
this condition occurs when the valve between the heart and the aorta becomes narrowed
aortic stenosis
pulmonary embolism
this medical emergency occurs when blood flow to the heart is completely blocked and causing heart muscle damage
myocardial infarction
this condition refers to an irregularity change in the heart's rhythm
arrhythmia
known as the "silent killer"
hypertension
an infection of the heart's inner lining
endocarditis
these swollen and twisted veins result from poor circulation and weak vein walls
varicose veins