Types of heart diseases
What are the different types of heart diseases?
Heart disease refers to a group of cardiovascular conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels. The most common type is coronary artery disease (CAD), caused by plaque buildup that narrows the arteries and can lead to heart attack. Other major types of heart diseases include heart failure (when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently), arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), valvular heart disease (damage or defects in heart valves), congenital heart defects (structural problems present at birth), cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle), and hypertensive heart disease (heart damage due to high blood pressure). Understanding the different types of heart disease is essential for early diagnosis, prevention, and effective cardiovascular treatment.