Heart diseaseFrom our partner site on heart disease, MyHeartCentral.com. Heart disease is 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. This happens slowly over time. (See coronary artery disease.) advertisement Some heart diseases can be present at birth (congenital heart diseases). Other causes include the following:
Various forms of heart disease include:
See also chest pain. Alternative Names: Cardiovascular disorders
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