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What are heart disorders?
What are the warning signs and symptoms of a weak heart?
What are symptoms of heart disease?
What are the causes of heart problems?

The heart is one of the most vital organs, pumping blood through our bodies every second of every day. There are several different aspects of the heart, each one controlling a specific function, such as pulse, rhythm and beat. Due to the heart’s complex and intricate structure, there are several conditions that can affect the heart, with several accompanying symptoms.

The heart is a complex organ that can be affected by many different health concerns, known as heart disorders or heart disease. Common conditions affecting the heart include:

– Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
– Heart Arrhythmias
– Heart Failure
– Heart Valve Disease
– Pericardial Disease
– Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease)
– High Cholesterol
– Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

– Chest pain or discomfort
– Shortness of breath
– Palpitations
– Fluttering sensation in the chest
– Racing heartbeat (tachycardia)
– Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
– Lightheadedness
– Dizziness
– Fainting (syncope) or near fainting
– Easily tiring during exercise or activity
– Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet

What are the warning signs and symptoms of a weak heart?

Potential warning signs and symptoms of a weakened heart muscle include:

– Shortness of breath (also known as dyspnea)
– Chest pain (heavy sensation in the chest)
– Fatigue
– Swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet
– Rapid or irregular heartbeat
– Exercise intolerance
– Persistent cough or wheezing
– White or pink blood-tinged phlegm
– Persistent urge to urinate (polyuria)
– Swelling of the abdomen (ascites)
– Unexplained, rapid weight gain
– Lack of appetite
– Nausea
– Difficulty concentrating

The symptoms of heart disease vary from one condition to the next and also depend on which area of the heart is affected. Symptoms of each cause include:

– Angina, or chest pain
– Shortness of breath
– Palpitations
– A faster heartbeat
– Weakness or dizziness
– Nausea
– Sweating.

– Pressure, pain or heaviness in chest, arm
– Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat
– Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling
– Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
– Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
– Rapid or irregular heartbeats

– Palpitations
– Pounding in the chest
– Dizziness or feeling light-headed
– Fainting
– Shortness of breath
– Chest discomfort
– Weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired)

– Heart palpitations
– Lack of energy
– Dizziness
– Chest discomfort
– Shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath or difficulty catching breath
– Weakness or dizziness
– Discomfort in the chest
– Palpitations

– Swelling of ankles, feet or abdomen
– Quick weight gain

– Shortness of breath noted during activity
– Cough that produces white sputum
– Rapid weight gain
– Swelling in ankles, legs, and abdomen
– Dizziness
– Fatigue and weakness
– Rapid or irregular heartbeats
– Nausea
– Palpitations
– Chest pain

Symptoms of Congenital Heart Defects:
– Shortness of breath
– Limited ability to exercise

– Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin)
– Fast breathing and poor feeding
– Poor weight gain
– Recurrent lung infections
– Inability to exercise

– Chest pain or pressure
– Heart failure symptoms
– Swelling of the lower extremities
– Fatigue
– Fainting
– Palpitations

– Chest pain which is different from angina
– Low-grade fever
– Increased heart rate
What are the causes of heart problems?

The cause of a heart problem is different for each problem and the area affected. These include:

– Development of atherosclerosis
– Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries (atherosclerosis)
– Unhealthy lifestyle habits

– Diabetes
– Drug abuse
– Excessive use of alcohol or caffeine
– Congenital heart defects
– High blood pressure
– Smoking
– Some medications, dietary supplements and herbal remedies
– Stress
– Valvular heart disease

Avant Medical Group is dedicated to providing you with all of your heart-related needs. Call us today to book an appointment for heart disorder treatment or visit our New York City clinic located on Broadway. We serve patients from New York NY, Brooklyn NY, Manhattan NY, Harlem NY, and Greenwich Village NY. We look forward to serving you!