There are a lot of different heart problems and conditions. They’re collectively called heart disease. The best thing to do is to discuss your heart problem with a heart specialist or health professional to obtain correct diagnosis. By doing so, you’ll learn the correct name of your condition and appropriate treatment plan.
Below are common heart conditions you could have without knowing it.
- Bradycardia
Bradycardia is a condition in which your heart beats too slowly or too fast. There are two types of this condition: atrial and ventricular. The difference between them is that atrial bradycardia occurs in one heart, while ventricular bradycardia occurs in both. The term ‘bradycardia’ means the beat of the heart. This can be normal and advantageous, but, at times, it may also be an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) caused by an irregular heart muscle.
- Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heartbeat. It can occur spontaneously or if there’s a defect in the heart muscle. With a spontaneous arrhythmia, an individual’s heart can beat abnormally, unusually fast, excessively late, or with a very irregular rhythm. Arrhythmias usually feel similar to a beating heart. Sometimes, the beating heart can be so noisy that it sounds like it’s trying to get the attention of people. Sometimes the heart rhythm sounds like it’s not even beating. There’s not normally any pain associated with the arrhythmias.
The symptoms of arrhythmias are more likely to occur in people who have a heart condition. The most common symptom is palpitations. People with an arrhythmia may experience shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and sweating. If the arrhythmias are caused by a heart valve problem, the symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting, weakness, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and trouble breathing. In severe cases, patients may experience a condition known as congestive heart failure.
- Angina
Also known as heartburn, angina is often mistaken for heart attack. A heart attack can cause a feeling of weakness or dizziness, while heartburn can cause a burning sensation in the chest, abdominal area, or back. Angina can occur when you’re overexerting yourself physically, or it can be brought on by a certain kind of stress, such as a big change in work routine, a major life change, such as death in the family, or a career change. Sometimes, angina is caused by too much hormone levels in the body.
Angina is generally caused by the decreased blood supply to the heart muscle. With appropriate exercise and healthy living changes, you can control the occurrence of angina and greatly reduce the chances of the more serious medical conditions associated with heart disease. While you can’t eliminate heart disease completely, a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, like home workout, good stress management, and the use of prescription medication may greatly help reduce the symptoms of heartburn. In addition, it will also help you prevent future episodes of heart disease that can come from improper diet and other lifestyle choices.
- Valve Disease
A valve disease is a serious condition that can be very dangerous to your health. Aortic valve disorder is a disorder in the valves of your heart, which allows the blood to circulate properly within the body. Aortic valve disorder can cause either a closed off heart rhythm or a heart condition. One of the common symptoms of this heart disease is heart pain, and it’s not uncommon for a patient to experience heart attack if the disease isn’t treated promptly. This condition usually occurs in middle-aged adults, and the chances are also increased when one has certain medical conditions, like hyperthyroidism, diabetes, gallbladder disease, or heart problems.
- High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure refers to the force exerted by your bloodstream pushing against the walls of the blood vessels. When your heart pumps the blood, your blood pressure rises. The higher your blood pressure becomes, the more difficult it is for the blood to pass through the walls. As a result, the amount of blood flowing to and from your body increases. This is often a symptom of heart disease because the heart pump’s workload can become too much for the heart. Other potential causes are obesity, age, or the presence of kidney or liver disease.
If you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure, you should seek the advice of a doctor. Your doctor will need to determine the exact cause of high blood pressure. They’ll have you undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure your heart rate. Then, they may order blood tests or a pulmonary function test. The doctor will also want to monitor your health over time so that they can spot any changes in your body and its functions.
Final Thoughts
Being diagnosed with a heart condition can be worrying and confusing. However, there’s so much support and information available to you. Sometimes, what you need is an understanding of what’s really happening to worry less.
Clare Weyers
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