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| Coronary artery disease develops when your coronary arteries — the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients — become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing deposits (plaques) on your arteries are usually to blame for coronary artery disease. |
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| swelling caused by excess fluids trapped in your body's tissue. Usually most noticeable in feet, hands, ankles, and legs. Can be the result of medications, pregnancy, heart failure, kidney disease, or cirrhosis of the liver. Taking medications and limiting salt intake can help. |
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| high blood pressure. a common condition that occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls in your heart is high. May eventually cause health problems. |
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| high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is in the lipids of blood. Having high cholesterol can cause heart disease and fatty deposits to develop in blood vessels. |
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| congestive heart failure. Your heart can not pump enough blood to meet the needs of your body. conditions like narrowed arteries and high blood pressure leave your heart too weak and stiff to fill and pump effectively. |
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| Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain, but often occurs without any symptoms. |
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| Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats in and on your artery walls (plaques), which can restrict blood flow. These plaques can also burst, causing a blood clot. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. Atherosclerosis is a preventable and treatable condition. |
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| Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are flexible, strong and elastic. Over time, however, too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. This process is called arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. |
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| low blood pressure can cause symptoms of dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. The causes of low blood pressure can range from dehydration to serious medical or surgical disorders. Low blood pressure is treatable, but it's important to find out what's causing your condition so that it can be properly treated. |
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