Heart disease :
Heart disease is a term related to the diseases of the heart. The most common type of heart disease which we come across is myocardial ischemia which is also known as Heart attack in common language which has to be treated immediately. Heart diseases can be acquired or congenital. Some of the acquired heart diseases are myocardial ischemia , unstable angina , angina on exertion , pericardial effusion .Congenital heart diseases include atrial septal defect , ventricular septal defect and tetralogy of fallot which is commonly seen in children. Risk factors foe a heart disease include smoking , obesity , uncontrolled blood sugars , abnormal lipid profile , uncontrolled hypertension ,unhealthy life style . Treatment depends upon the type of disease. Some might require medications like antiplatelets , antihypertensives and statins where as some might require interventions like angiogram , angioplasty and even surgery might also be recommended.