TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Heart disease is still claimed to be the highest cause of death in the world. Therefore, it is important to always maintain health, including by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
There are several types of heart disease with different causes. As reported MedBroadcast.comfollowing types of heart problems.
Coronary heart disease
This type of heart disease is the most common. The cause is the arteries that carry blood to the muscles heart coated with plaque containing cholesterol and fat. Plaque buildup or atherosclerosis causes the arteries to narrow so that oxygen reaching the heart muscle is reduced. This can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attacks.
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmias are caused by abnormal heartbeats, such as slow heartbeats (bradycardia), fast heartbeats (tachycardia), and irregular heartbeats. There are several types of arrhythmia, including fibrillation, which is when the upper heart chambers contract irregularly. In addition, there are premature ventricular contractions, namely beats that contract in the lower chambers of the heart, as well as bradyarrhythmia or slow heart rhythm caused by diseases of the heart’s conduction system.
Heart failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. This is caused by a weakening of the heart’s ability to pump blood.
Heart valve problems
When one or more of the four heart valves does not function properly, heart valve disease cannot be avoided. The function of heart valves is to ensure that the blood pumped through the heart continues to flow. This disease makes it difficult for the heart to work properly.
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Heart muscle problems
Cardiomyopathy or heart muscle problems can cause swelling of the heart and heart walls. This makes the heart unable to efficiently pump blood throughout the body, which can result in heart failure.
Congenital heart disease
This type of congenital heart disease causes heart problems and occurs in about one in every 100 births.
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