Definition of Heart Disease

Heart Disease is the collective term for a whole host of diseases; abnormality; illnesses; wear and tear that affect the proper performance of the heart. All of the circumstances have one thing in common they are linked with the heart and/or the circulatory system that is pumped by the heart.

Heart Diseases:

Cardiovascular Disease : is an umbrella term in its self, it is a classification of Heart Disease which includes Coronary Heart Disease; Angina which is generally caused by the Coronary Heart Disease; Heart Attacks; Cardiac Arrest; and Strokes.
Cardiomyopathy :This relates to problems that influence the fabric of the heart such as growth (Dilated Cardiomyopathy), thinning, thickening (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy), stiffening (Restrictive Cardiomyopathy) and oily deposits (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy). All of these put additional strain on the heart and makes it harder for the heart to pump the blood around the body.
Atrial Fibrillation: This in itself is not usually life intimidating but if not treated without delay can lead to life threating complications. For example Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm and it is a major reason of Strokes.
Congenital Heart Disease: This condition is an abnormality of the heart that forms whilst the baby is developing in the womb. 7 out of 1,000 babies are born with Congenital Heart Disease. In most cases this is a minor condition that is easily treatable. In a small number of cases the condition is more severe and fatal.
Heart Failure : Sometimes known as Congestive Heart Failure this word is used to describe a situation that makes the heart unable to pump the blood around the body as it once used to.