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Often, outside the norms of the medical profession do not realize that heart disease can be any of a number of different diseases affecting the heart. The most common type of heart disease and coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. Other diseases include heart failure, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, pericardial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, heart muscle disease, or disease of the aorta.

Of course, since they are all diseases or conditions different, each has its own set of symptoms or warning signs to be aware. Many of the symptoms of each disease are similar to symptoms of other diseases, however, so it is very important that you to learn about disease symptoms.

The symptoms of this disease are a feeling of heaviness or chest pain that oftenly mistaken for heartburn. These feelings can also be experienced in the arms or shoulders and neck, jaw, back or neck. Breath shortness is also one of many symptoms of a heart attack

Abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias, have symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fainting, palpitations, chest discomfort, shortness of breath and fatigue. These symptoms are also present, if you have atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease. It is important to realize that these same symptoms can be applied also to congenital heart disease. Symptoms of pericarditis include severe chest pain, fast heart rate, and a slight fever.

Again, as you can see, the symptoms of various heart diseases are so similar from one state to another, it is impossible to determine what the situation without further medical examinations. It is also important to realize that these are not heart disease but are only the most common diseases.

If you have any symptoms that you have not experienced before, it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Although heart disease is very serious, is not the end of the world – or at least not have to be. The earlier treatment starts, the less damage your heart.

Are you aware that nearly 107 million Americans have total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or higher, a level at which cardiovascular risk begins to rise.

Mike Flowers of you-and-your-cholesterol.com states that “High Cholesterol and Triglyceride (blood fat) can easily be controlled by following a few simple rules and without giving up some of the pleasures you enjoy most!”

Mr. Flowers also added that ten years ago his doctor wanted to place him on medication due to his high cholesterol levels.

“I was totally shocked because I felt fine, and was going to see him for something unrelated.

At that point, I started thinking about my dad and the Quadruple Bypass he had a couple years earlier.

I convinced my doctor to give me 30 days to reduce my Cholesterol, and get it under control. If not, I would be more than happy to start taking the medication.

When I returned to his office 30 days later, he was completely amazed at how low my levels were and told me to continue doing what I was doing.

To be honest with you, I was more amazed than he was. I was thrilled…not expecting such good results.

It has been ten years since that visit, and each time I visit his office for a check up my levels are consistently good!

A lot of people can lower their levels by incorporating the right diet plan, knowing what foods to stay away from, educating themselves on the benefits of natural herbs, cholesterol information and having a simple exercise regiment.

Unfortunately for some, no matter what they do – they will not be able to get their levels under control and will have to seek the advice of their medical professional.”