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What are the Causes of Heart Disease

Causes of Heart Disease
Studies have shown that a deficiency in vitamin C and other antioxidants increases your risk of developing heart disease. Other factors contributing to heart disease include smoking, diabetes, high levels of lipoproteins and cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, and lack of regular physical exercise. Genetics may also play a part in heart disease but some medical experts downplay its relevance.
Exposure to free radicals that is generated through contact with air pollutants, toxic chemicals, chlorinated water, and pesticides is also a factor for heart disease. Chronic stress (emotional and physical) may trigger a heart attack as well. Stress will not only raise your blood pressure and constrict arteries but it will also generate huge doses of adrenalin which the body will then convert to adrenochrome, a free radical.
Alcohol’s role in causing heart disease is still a debatable topic. Studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine may reduce the risk of heart disease, but heavy drinking of any alcoholic beverage remains to be a risk factor.
Some diseases can also affect the heart, include infection, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy refers to the disease of the heart muscle. This disease may occur due to one of several reasons including: coronary heart disease, viral infection, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and high alcohol intake. Bacterial infection can damage heart valves and other tissues as well, while viral infections can lead to abnormal heart rhythms and even heart failure.
Abnormalities can also develop while a baby grows in the womb. These may lead to abnormal blood flow in the heart which puts a strain on the baby’s heart.

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