What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is an umbrella term that covers a number of heart ailments that negatively affect its performance of the heart. The heart is one of the most important organs of our body. It is a muscle that continuously pumps blood, oxygen and other vital nutrients to all parts of the body. An impediment in this pumping mechanism can lead to vital parts of our body like brain and kidneys being negatively affected.
There are two basic underlying reasons of what causes heart disease. The first is hereditary, and the second is lifestyle. The following are high risk factors of developing some kind of heart disease; high cholesterol levels, high blood uric level, metabolic disorder, obesity, smoking and high blood pressure.

How To Prevent Heart Disease
· If you are Diabetic, ensure that you control the condition and keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels.
· If you are overweight, seek advice to follow a sensible diet to help you lose the weight
· If you lead a highly stressed lifestyle, this can also be a contributory factor, so it would be wise to look into some stress management issues.
· Eat a healthy diet. Eating correctly is one of the major factors, so ensure that you eat a well balanced diet which includes plenty of fruit and green, leafy vegetables
· Take moderate exercise.
· Quit smoking
Treatment For Heart Disease
• Medication: Blood thinners are often given to heart patients as these can help the blood flow normally even through clogged arteries.
• Angioplasty is generally done to treat coronary heart disorder. In this the plaques blocking the arteries are blown away using a balloon which is inflated next to them.
• Surgery or bypass: If the arterial block is too big then a surgery might be performed and a stent put to provide an alternative route for the blood and oxygen to flow from.
Symptoms Of Coronary Artery Disease
· Weakness or dizziness
· Nausea
· Sweating
· Shortness of breath
· Palpitations (irregular heart beats, or a “flip-flop” feeling in your chest)
· A faster heartbeat
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Symptoms of a heart attack can include:
· Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn)
· Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
· Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
· Rapid or irregular heartbeats
· Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone
· Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm