What are the main Heart Diseases?
Center for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that 8% of the total deaths caused in Pakistan are by from ischemic heart disease
A study published in the American Heart Journal suggests that one out of four middle-aged adults in Pakistan has prevalent coronary artery disease
Both men and women are at an equal risk of falling prey to ischemic heart disease.
Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked, usually by a build-up of fatty deposits on the artery walls or a blood clot. This can cause the heart muscle to take on damage and begin to fail Most heart attacks occur as a result of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Angina
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. It's not usually life threatening, but it's a warning sign that you could be at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Heart Failure
Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly. It usually happens because the heart has become too weak or stiff. It's sometimes called congestive heart failure.
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