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Heart disease |
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Heart disease involves any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart itself. Some patients are born with abnormalities (congenital heart disease). Other causes include the following:
Various forms of heart disease include:
See also chest pain. |
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| Cardiovascular disorders |
Reviewed By: Patrick Lam, M.D., Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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