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Possible complications/effects of having heart disease could be:
Heart Failure: the heart can't pump enough blood for the body
Heart Attack: a blood clot blocks the flow through blood vessels to the heart, this can destroy or damage part of the heart's muscle
Aneurysm: A bulge in the wall of an artery, it can be anywhere on the body, it has the possibility of bursting and causing internal bleeding
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: commonly caused by an arrhythmia (issue with the rhythm of the heart), it is the sudden loss of breath, functioning of the heart, and consciousness
Stroke: ischemic strokes occur when the arteries to the brain get narrowed or blocked so that little blood gets the brain
Peripheral Artery Disease: atherosclerosis can cause the development of this disease, which results in your limbs not receiving enough blood flow, causing pain

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- about 1 in 4 people in the US die of cardiovascular disease each year
- both men and women have about the same risk for cardiovascular disease
- the most common forms of cardiovascular disease are heart attacks and strokes

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Several way to prevent cardiovascular diseases are:
-quit smoking
-maintain a control over other medical conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure
-manage or reduce stress
-have a diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, and salt
-exercise for 30 minutes a day for most days
-maintain good hygiene
-keep at a healthy weight

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Symptoms of heart diseases in the blood vessels:
-chest pain/tightness
-being short of breath
-feeling pain, cold, or numbness in your limbs where blood vessels may be more narrow
-pain in the back, upper abdomen,  jaw, neck, throat

Symptoms of heart infections:
-dry, persistent coughing
-swelling in your legs or abdomen
-skin rashes or unusual spots
-fever
-being short of breath
-changes in the rhythm of the heart
-weakness or fatigue

Symptoms of valvular hear diseases:
-pain in the chest
-being short of breath
-fatigue
-an irregular heartbeat
-having swollen feet or ankles
-fainting

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Cardiovascular Disease can include a range of diseases that affect the heart and stop it from working how it normally would.

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1. Atherosclerosis
This is the most common cause. It occurs when fatty plaque builds up in your arteries. It slows blood flow to organs and tissues.
2. Excessive drug/alcohol use
They can lead to arrhythmia, which is where the heart beats at an irregular rhythm. They can also cause the heart and blood vessels to deteriorate.
3. High blood pressure
This can cause the blood vessels to narrow, which makes the heart push harder to move blood through the body.

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Changes in lifestyle: This could include switching to a low-fat or low-sodium diet, getting in 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, stopping any smoking, and limiting alcohol intake.
Prescribed medications: It may be necessary to go beyond a change in lifestyle choices. A doctor may prescribe different medications to control certain types of heart diseases.
Surgery and medical procedures: If neither of the above are enough to control a heart disease,

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More information can be found at the American Heart Association's website: https://www.heart.org/
Other info can be found at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease?

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Your risk for cardiovascular disease increases if you are:
- over the age of 55
- overweight/obese
- experiencing high levels of stress