Causes
Why is it needed?
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): The most common cause of heart failure, CAD occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup, restricting blood flow to the heart muscle.
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Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): A heart attack results from an interruption of blood supply to the heart, causing damage to heart tissue, which can lead to heart failure.
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Heart Valve Disease: Damage or dysfunction of the heart valves can lead to increased pressure within the heart and contribute to heart failure.
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Arrhythmias: Irregular heart rhythms can weaken the heart's pumping efficiency and contribute to heart failure symptoms.
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Congenital Heart Defects: Structural heart problems present at birth can lead to heart failure as the heart struggles to manage blood flow.
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Lifestyle habits such as lack of physical activity, obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and diabetes.
For more information
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Mayo Clinic - Information on Heart Failure