Conditions related to the function and structure of the heart are considered heart diseases. Many people believe that heart disease is a single condition. However, it is composed of many groups that have various causes. 

Types of Heart Disease

Heart diseases have many types. They are categorized depending on how they affect the heart.

Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries results in coronary artery and vascular conditions. The former occurs when the arteries are blocked or narrowed. This is the most common heart condition. Together with angina or chest pain, this is the reason for many heart attacks. 

The reason for very slow, very fast, or disorganized heartbeats is arrhythmias or heart rhythm problems. Millions of Canadians experience different kinds of arrhythmia, resulting in disrupted blood flow. Arrhythmias come in many types. Some have no signs or symptoms, and some can be immediate and deadly. 

Structural heart problems involve the walls, valve, blood vessels, and muscles located around the heart. It can be acquired in birth, wear and tear, and infection, among many others. People with this heart disorder need support throughout their life since they need surgeries and continuous medical care.

After the heart becomes weak or damaged, heart failure occurs. High blood pressure and heart attack are the 2 most common reasons why it happens. Although there is no cure, early detection, lifestyle changes, and medication can help. 

An enlarged heart, infections, and hereditary conditions are some of the other types of heart diseases.