Your heart is the engine that keeps your body running. Heart disease happens when that engine starts to break down—whether due to clogged arteries, high blood pressure, or other underlying issues.
Heart disease is an umbrella term that includes conditions like: coronary artery disease (the most common), heart failure, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and heart valve issues.
These conditions can lead to serious events like heart attacks and strokes.
Heart disease doesn’t always come with warning signs. But common symptoms may include:
Because heart symptoms can vary, especially in women, it’s important to listen to your body and talk to a doctor if something feels off.
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Here are a few factors that might put you at risk for heart disease:
Here are a few ways to prevent heart disease:
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a major cause of heart disease. Get it checked regularly.
Focus on whole foods: fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is a type of cholesterol that is more prevalent in Black communities. Having elevated levels of Lp(a) increases your risk of heart disease.
Here are a few ways to prevent MG:
Cholinesterase inhibitors (like pyridostigmine) help muscles work better.
Immunosuppressants calm down the overactive immune system.
Plasmapheresis (blood filtering) or IVIG therapy can remove harmful antibodies from the blood during severe flare-ups.
Balance activity with rest and use tools and strategies to make daily activities easier.
Emotional and mental health support is important too—chronic conditions can be isolating without the right community.
Cholinesterase inhibitors (like pyridostigmine) help muscles work better.
Immunosuppressants calm down the overactive immune system.
Plasmapheresis (blood filtering) or IVIG therapy can remove harmful antibodies from the blood during severe flare-ups.
Balance activity with rest and use tools and strategies to make daily activities easier.
Emotional and mental health support is important too—chronic conditions can be isolating without the right community.
Living with heart disease or just looking for tips on how to be proactive about your heart health? Explore the resources below.
Check out our heart healthy playlist on YouTube.
Learn about these 7 types of arrhythmias, including signs, symptoms, and more.
Take this quick heart health quiz and learn what steps to take next.
Living with heart disease or just looking for tips on how to be proactive about your heart health? Explore the resources below.
Check out our heart healthy playlist on YouTube.
Learn about these 7 types of arrhythmias, including signs, symptoms, and more.
Take this quick heart health quiz and learn what steps to take next.
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