Different heart diseases – World Heart Federation

AnginaAngina manifests as pain in the chest that results from reduced blood supply to the heart (ischemia). Blood carries oxygen around your body and depriving the heart of oxygen has serious consequences.Angina is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart.The typical pain of angina is in the chest but it can often radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. If you have angina you will have noticed that the pain is related to exertion and is relieved by rest.An angina attack is also associated with shortness of breath and sweating. If you are a woman you may experience angina slightly differently. Women appear to have more pain in their shoulder and middle back area, and more throat, neck, and jaw pain than men.If your angina symptoms rapidly worsen and occur at rest this may presage an impending heart attack (myocardial infarction) and you should seek medical help immediately.

Coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery diseaseis caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart. It is one of the most common forms of heart disease and the leading cause of myocardial infarction(e.gheart attacks) and angina.

Coronary heart diseaseCoronary heart disease refers to the disease of the arteries to the heart and their resulting complications, such as angina andheart attacks.

Heart attackA heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the hearts supply of blood is stopped. A heart attack may not be fatal, especially if you receive medical attention and treatment to deal with the blockage soon after you have your heart attack. But you are likely to be left with a damaged heart post heart attack.A heart attack manifests as severe central chest pain, which may also radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. Severe shortness of breath, sweating and feeling faint are common additional symptoms. Learn more about the warning signs here.

Sudden deathSudden death occurs when there is an abrupt loss of the hearts ability to pump blood. This may be because of heart attack or serious abnormality of the hearts rhythm.

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Different heart diseases - World Heart Federation