Heart disease is a major cause of death. In this article, learn about the different types, how to recognize the symptoms, and what treatment to expect. Heart and cardiovascular conditions are among the most common in the world. The umbrella term cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all the diseases of the cardiovascular system – which consists of the heart and all the blood vessels in the body. Symptoms Sometimes heart disease may be "silent" and not diagnosed until a person experiences signs or symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia. When these events happen, symptoms may include: 1 Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations). Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet ... Cardiovascular disease includes several heart and blood vessel problems. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, exhaustion, dizziness and sweating.
