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What is cardiovascular disease? -Types and Common Treatment

The cardiovascular system of our body is a network of blood vessels coordinating with the heart to supply blood to the entire body. Diseases of the heart or associated with blood vessels are called cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao is The Best Heart Expert in Jaipur.

Cardiovascular diseases when affecting the heart and blood vessels can have the following possibilities: ● ● ● ●

Narrowing of blood vessels Problems of heart and vessels since birth (congenital) Improper functioning of valves of the heart leading to CVDs Irregular rhythms of the heart, i.e., arrhythmia.

Risk factors: There are different possible risk factors for CVDs that include: ● ● ● ●

Plaque formation in the arteries.

Hypertension or high blood pressure.

Hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol content.

Genetic history of heart diseases.

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Overuse of alcohol.

Dietary imbalance.

Lack of exercise or physical activity.

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Types of Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular diseases are a group of chronic heart disorders and blood vessels. These can be any of the following types: 1. Coronary Artery Disease: Also called atherosclerosis, is a condition in which the supply of oxygen-rich blood is reduced or blocked to the heart muscle. This blockage is due to the deposition of plaques in the arteries. This blockage puts a strain on the heart leading to conditions such as angina i.e., chest pain or attacks.

2. Arrhythmia: It refers to an irregular heartbeat that occurs due to faulty electrical signaling of the heart which coordinates the heartbeats. It can be either tachycardia (fast beating) or bradycardia (slow beats) or irregular.

3. Congenital heart disease: Defects present since the time of birth due to abnormal structural or functional development of the heart. It affects the normal functioning of the heart after birth.

4. Peripheral arterial disease: Narrowing or blockages of blood vessels that supply blood to the limbs, especially lower limbs, and abdominal organs.

5. Cardiomyopathy: It is a disease of the heart muscle which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. It can be of dilated, hypertrophic, or restrictive type. Cardiomyopathies lead to heart failure.

6. Aneurysm: It refers to a condition where there is an abnormal bulge in a major artery such as the aorta due to the pressure of blood, which can rupture or bleed. It can occur in any artery but mostly occurs in arteries that supply blood to the brain.

7. Pericardial disease: It is a disease with a sac-like structure that surrounds the heart, Pericardium, occurs due to too much build-up of fluid in between the sac leading to conditions such as Pericarditis or pericardial effusion.

8. Rheumatic heart disease: It is a condition where the valves of the heart are completely damaged due to rheumatic fever caused by Streptococcal bacteria. It causes inflammation in the heart and blood vessels.

Common Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases Treatment plans differ according to the type of disease and its related symptoms. Consult Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, the best Heart expert in Jaipur, if you have any symptoms that indicate a heart ailment.

Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao is a hands-on expert in cardiovascular diseases. He suggests that the treatment plans not only include medications but also work well when taken care of personally as well which majorly includes lifestyle changes. ● ●

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Medication: Medicines such as blood cholesterol-lowering agents are given to remove the blockages in the arteries.

Lifestyle changes: This includes and affects most heart health conditions. Intake of a proper and balanced diet contributes most to the physical health of an individual. Physical activity must be included as a part of your routine activity. This improves blood flow and improves heart health.

Cardiac rehabilitation: This includes exercise prescriptions and monitored lifestyle changes.

Surgeries: It includes bypass surgeries, valve repair, or stenting. These are advised to patients when other treatments are ineffective.

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