Cardiovascular disease, which is also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a wide range of problems that are associated with a disorder called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). As you may know, cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of death in the world today, which in turn can cause serious risks to a person's health. We discuss the symptoms, causes, and how to prevent and treat heart diseases.... What is heart disease and what causes it?... Arteriosclerosis is a disorder that occurs when substances called plaque are deposited in the walls of the arteries, causing thinning of the artery and ultimately reducing blood flow. do... **types of heart diseases** Some heart diseases appear immediately and others can lead to other diseases and disorders related to the heart... Diseases and conditions that affect the heart include: - Angina, chest pain that appears due to reduced blood flow to the heart.. - Cardiac arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat rhythm; - Congenital heart disease, in which there is a problem related to the function and structure of the heart from birth.. - Coronary artery disease, which affects the vessels feeding the heart muscle.. - Heart attack or stroke, a sudden lack of blood and oxygen to the heart; - Mitral valve stenosis, blood returns to the heart through the mitral valve during heart contraction.. - Mitral valve prolapse, a part of the mitral valve protrudes towards the left ventricle and can cause mitral valve stenosis.. Sweating heart diseases can affect the arteries and blood vessels throughout the body and around the heart and lead to the following: - Peripheral artery disease that is associated with thinning of the veins and reduced blood supply to the legs and lower limbs.. - Aneurysm, enlargement or protrusion of the wall of one of the arteries of the body - Atherosclerosis, the formation of plaque in the wall of blood vessels, which causes thinning and limiting blood supply to the heart. ** Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases ** Signs and symptoms of heart diseases appear according to the type of disease. Some diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure may not have any symptoms at first. But some common symptoms are: - Feeling of pain and pressure in the chest - Pain and discomfort in the arms, left shoulder or back - shortness of breath - Nausea and fatigue - Headache and dizziness - Cold sweat Although the mentioned cases are common symptoms, cardiovascular diseases can cause symptoms in any part of the body.... **Cases related to lifestyle changes** The occurrence of **cardiovascular diseases** can be largely prevented by observing the following: - Body weight control... If a person loses five to ten percent of their weight, it has helped reduce the risk of heart disease... - Exercise and physical activity... 150 minutes of exercise during the week is highly recommended... - Healthy and balanced diet... Consuming unsaturated fats and omega-3 such as fish oil along with fruits and vegetables can help heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.. Other health-related conditions such as a virus, processes Inflammatory or congenital and structural problems of the heart... High blood pressure can also lead to cardiovascular diseases, which usually do not have specific symptoms. - High blood pressure - Atherosclerosis or blockage of arteries - Radiotherapy - Smoking and smoking - Improper sleep pattern - High cholesterol - Having diabetes - Unhealthy diet rich in fat and carbohydrates - Inactivity and physical activity - Obesity and overweight - Stress - Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages People who have high diseases are more susceptible to such diseases.... **Is there a way to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases?** Yes, fortunately, many **cardiovascular diseases** are preventable.... What is important is that we can minimize the risk factors affecting the occurrence of these diseases... Therefore, it is always recommended to observe the following: - Consuming as much fresh fruits and vegetables as possible - Minimizing the consumption of salt, sugar and saturated fats - Limiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages However, long-term exposure to risk factors can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. How to diagnose cardiovascular diseases Often, when referring to cardiologists to diagnose the disease, the specialist doctor uses various methods to diagnose the disease... Among the methods of diagnosing heart diseases, the following can be mentioned: - ECG - Echocardiography - Heart scan - examination **Does taking aspirin prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases?** Many people take an aspirin a day to prevent cardiovascular diseases.. but long-term use is not recommended, because it can lead to bleeding... **Dr. Lea Mirsafai** as a **cardiologist in Ramsar** can provide medical services to dear patients in the field of cardiovascular diseases... to receive advice and guidance regarding cardiovascular diseases. 6. You can also connect with **Instagram of Dr. Mir Safai**.