Aug 13, 2024 · A buildup of fatty substances in the arteries, called atherosclerosis, is the most common cause of coronary artery disease. Risk factors include an unhealthy diet, lack of …

Jan 21, 2025 · Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing …

Jun 14, 2024 · Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the walls of the heart arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis.

Aug 17, 2023 · Heart disease is a leading cause of death. You can't change some risk factors for it, such as family history, sex at birth or age. But you can take plenty of other steps to lower …

Oct 25, 2024 · Heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. But some heart disease symptoms in women can differ from those in men. …

Mar 7, 2025 · But high levels of cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, fats and other substances can build up in blood vessels called arteries.

May 27, 2022 · Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn't need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a …

Apr 6, 2024 · Researchers aren't sure what causes most types of congenital heart disease. They think that gene changes, certain medicines or health conditions, and environmental or lifestyle …

Nov 22, 2023 · To understand the causes of heart valve disease, it may be helpful to know how the heart works. Four valves in the heart keep blood flowing in the right direction.

Feb 21, 2024 · Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead …