Types of Heart Disease

Taken as a whole, heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, responsible for almost a million deaths a year. But, like with many widespread diseases – like cancer, for example – there are actually several different types of heart disease. The dietary supplement Hydroxycut has been known to cause heart disease. If you or someone you know has suffered from health problems as a result of the use of Hydroxycut, contact the Hydroxycut personal injury attorneys of by calling your convenience today.

Common Types of Heart Disease

While there are many different types of heart disease, some of the most common include:

• Coronary Heart Disease. Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease, killing nearly 500,000 Americans a year. With coronary heart disease, the arteries become clogged by plaque, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood. Two of the most common symptoms are angina pectoris (recurrent chest pain) and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
• Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is the breakdown of the muscle tissue of the heart. Because the heart is a muscle as well as an organ, the loss of muscle can have disastrous results. Sudden death can occur if the problem is not diagnosed soon enough.
• Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular disease is the deterioration of the blood vessel system, namely the arteries and veins, particularly those around the heart itself.

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