FAQs : Frequently Asked Questions On Cardiology

• What is Heart disease?
• Who is at more risk for heart disease?
• How does blood pressure contribute to heart disease?
• What is angina?
• What is coronary artery disease?
• What are the risk factors for heart disease?
• What are the means to prevent heart diseases?

Heart disease describes a range of cardiovascular diseases. Diseases associated with the heart are often fatal, but can be treated or prevented with proper care and treatment.

Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy are the most commonly diagnosed heart diseases. These not only affect the heart but also the blood vessels surrounding the heart.

Heart disease can lead to heart attack, high blood pressure, angina and stroke.