Cardiovascular disease is the term, which is used to denote all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. It is generally associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries.
On the other hand, Heart Disease is a phrase that is used for multiple conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function.
Also, most of the time, when people have conversations about heart diseases, they refer to Coronary Heart Disease. Another term for Coronary Heart Disease is Artery Disease. Know more about the Types, Causes, and Treatment of Cardiovascular disease from Dr. Benny Jose.
Types of Cardiovascular diseases are:
- Coronary heart disease
- Strokes and TIAs
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Aortic disease
Common Causes of Cardiovascular and heart diseases are:
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Inactivity
- Being overweight or obese
- Family history
- Ethnic background
- Other risk factors
Treatments:
The treatments can differ from one condition to another. The treatment largely depends upon the patient’s condition. Some of the common ones are listed below.
- Lifestyle changes
- Medications
- Surgery
- Stents
- Pacemakers
- Ablation.
Common Medicines used for treatment:
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelet therapies
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Angiotensin receptor Neprilysin inhibitors
- Beta-Blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- cholesterol-lowering medications
- Digitalis
- Diuretics
- Vasodilators
Well known Surgeries:
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Valve replacement or repair
- Repair surgery
- Device implementation
- Laser treatment and Maze surgery.
Some signs which foreshadow common symptoms of Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases are mentioned below.
If you face any of these, urgently seek a doctor’s appointment.
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling
- Fatigue
- Irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
Consult with Dr. Benny Jose at Jupiter Hospital, Baner Pune. Book an Appointment Today!!
