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The Essential Guide to Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Other Remedies

The Essential Guide to Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Other Remedies
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies every 34 seconds, making cardiovascular disease responsible for 1 in every 5 deaths.

What Are the Common Types of Heart Disease?

“Heart disease” is a term used to describe a variety of conditions that affect the heart. These diseases include:
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Congenital heart defect
  • Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)
  • Valvular heart disease

What Are the Causes of Heart Disease?

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, according to the CDC.
Coronary artery disease is the result of a buildup of plaque in the arteries. (The Epoch Times)
Coronary artery disease is the result of a buildup of plaque in the arteries. The Epoch Times
Stacy Swartz
Stacy Swartz
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Stacy Swartz, BSHIM, RHIA, CCS, CPC, is the chief operating officer for Ocean Health Executives. Stacy has 26+ years of experience in health information management and is the author of “Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare: A Resource for Professional Services.”
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