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Heart disease Health Article
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Definition
Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. Various forms of heart disease include:
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common cause of heart disease is a narrowing of or blockage in the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle itself (coronary artery disease). Some heart diseases are present at birth (congenital heart disease). Other causes include: |
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