There are various kinds of heart problems. Some of them are congenital (we are born with congenital heart problems), while the rest are developed over time and affect us later on in life. There are a lot of different causes for heart problems. Some of the common causes are smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, stress, high cholesterol levels, lack of physical activity, diabetes, age-related macular degeneration and heart attacks. There are also several kinds of symptoms for heart problems:
Some of the more common symptoms are shortness of breath or shallow breathing, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, chest pain, irregular heart beat, anxiety, palpitations, sweating and trembling. If you feel any of these symptoms it is important to visit your doctor immediately. Shortness of breath or shallow breathing can indicate many things. In some cases shortness of breath or shallow breathing may mean that you have a heart attack and need emergency treatment, while if your shortness of breath is accompanied by palpitations, dizziness or lightheadedness it could be a sign of a stroke. If your dizziness or chest pain are severe, it may be a sign of a severe heart attack or heart blockage and need to be seen by a doctor immediately.
If you have had any kind of heart attack or heart blockage, you need to start eating healthier and exercising. This will help you prevent cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. If you smoke cigarettes or use marijuana you are putting yourself at risk for cardiovascular disease as well. It is extremely important that you stop smoking and start living a healthy lifestyle. It is also important that you get regular exercise to stay healthy and prevent heart problems. Staying active can help prevent heart problems and even reduce the effects of aging and help you lead a longer, healthier life.
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