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What causes heart problems?
Heart disease is any condition that affects the heart. It usually refers to atherosclerosis, in which arteries become clogged with plaque. Plaque is a sticky buildup of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances in the blood.
Atherosclerosis hardens and narrows arteries, which limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body. Blocked arteries can lead to a heart attack or stroke. There are many factors that increase your risk of heart disease, including:
Age: Your risk of coronary artery disease increases as you get older. In the United Kingdom, more men than women have a heart attack at every age up until 75 years. After that, more women than men have a heart attack each year.
Family history of early heart disease. If you have a parent, brother, or sister who developed heart disease before age 55 (for male relatives) or 65 (for female relatives), your risk may be higher than average — even if you have no other risk factors for heart disease yourself.
When to see a cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. There are many reasons why someone might need to see a cardiologist.
If you have symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat (arrhythmia), you may see a cardiologist understand and treat your condition. You may also see a cardiologist if you have risk factors for heart disease or problems with another part of your cardiovascular system, such as your blood vessels.
What conditions do our cardiologists at ECC treat?
Our cardiologists at ECC treat a number of conditions, including:
Coronary artery disease (CAD), is the most common type of heart disease. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart. When plaque builds up in these arteries, it's called CAD. This buildup can lead to chest pain and heart attacks.
Arrhythmias is a problem with the beating of your heart. If your heart beats too fast or too slow, it can cause serious health problems.
Heart failure means that your heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. This can lead to fluid in the body, shortness of breath, or even sudden death.
Heart valve problems. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction. If they don't open and close properly, you could have a problem with your valves.
Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart that you're born with. Doctors now know how to repair some congenital defects in adults and children. But many people have congenital defects they don't even know they have until later in life.
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