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Cardiovascular diseases often happen when atherosclerosis develops- plague building up in the walls of the arteries. This makes it difficult for blood to flow through and ultimately causes heart problems.

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To prevent cardiovascular diseases, one can:
-Maintain and regulate other risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol
-Exercise regularly
-Quit smoking (if applicable)
-Maintain a healthy weight

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Risk factors of heart disease are:
-High blood pressure/cholesterol
-Heredity/family history
-Unhealthy diet
-Physical inactivity
-Tobacco use
-Too much alcohol

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To treat cardiovascular diseases, patients can:
-Receive assistance from devices such as pacemakers and stents
-Get surgeries such as angioplasty and heart bypass surgery
-Utilize CPR (in emergency situations)

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In order to diagnose heart problem, one can undergo tests such as:
-EKG/ECG (electrocardiogram)
-Chest x-ray
-CT heart scan

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Rheumatic fever & heart disease - causes, symptoms, treatment & pathology

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Some health problems associated with cardiovascular disease are:
-Heart failure
-Possibilty of stroke
-Aneurysms
-Sudden cardiac arrest

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Some signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases are:
-Angina (chest pain)
-Shortness of breath
-Nausea
-Sweating
-A faster heartbeat