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Excessive drinking can increase risk factors for heart disease. Modest consumption of alcohol, however, can actually protect against coronary artery disease.

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What disease would affect an ECG?

Heart disease, specifically conditions like heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure, can affect an ECG by causing abnormal patterns or irregularities in the heart's electrical activity. These conditions can be detected by analyzing the ECG tracing for signs of abnormalities.


What are the three major causes of cardiovascular disease?

The American Heart Association (AHA) uses the term cardiovascular disease (CVD) to describe various diseases that affect the heart and circulatory system. These diseases include coronary artery (heart) disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, congenital cardiovascular defects, and cerebro-vascular disease.


Is bleeding teeth could cause heart valve disease?

Bleeding from the teeth is not directly linked to heart valve disease. However, poor dental health can lead to gum disease, which has been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent both dental and heart problems.


What is the disease caused by streptococcal infection causing damage to the heart valves and heart muscle?

The disease is called rheumatic heart disease. It is an autoimmune disease that follows an untreated bout of pharyngitis (sore, inflamed throat) caused by an infection with the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.


What is pto heart disease?

If you mean PFO, it is a defect in the septum (wall) between the two upper (atrial) chambers of the heart. The defect is an incomplete closure of the atrial septum. A PFO is present in everyone before birth but seals shut in about 80% of people. It is not a disease but an abnormality.

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How does the heart disease affect to the heart tissue?

how does the heart disease affect in tissue


Does drinking affect you heart?

Drinking any liquid will affect your heart in some way or another.


Type of disease affect the heart?

cardiovascular disease


Cigarette smoking does not affect coronary heart disease true or false?

False, Cigarette smoking does affect coronary heart disease.


How does exercise affect your heart?

lowers the chance of heart disease


How does liver disease affect the heart?

a Heart disease affects every organ, not only the liver. because the heart pumps blood thoughout your body, so if you have a heart disease it might affect the bloob, infecting and affecting the organs.


What are the affect of heart disease to the organism?

death


How will drinking alcohol affect your brain?

Drinking in moderation lowers the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.


What of these individuals is more likely to have heart disease based on drinking behavior?

To determine which individual is more likely to have heart disease based on drinking behavior, we would typically consider factors such as the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption. Generally, heavy and chronic drinking is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while moderate drinking may have some protective effects for certain individuals. Additionally, binge drinking or drinking patterns that lead to other health issues can elevate heart disease risk. Therefore, an individual with a history of heavy or irresponsible drinking would be at a higher risk compared to someone who drinks moderately or abstains.


Does Excessive drinking contributes to heart disease the leading cause of death in the US?

no


What disease would affect an ECG?

Heart disease, specifically conditions like heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure, can affect an ECG by causing abnormal patterns or irregularities in the heart's electrical activity. These conditions can be detected by analyzing the ECG tracing for signs of abnormalities.


What is schematic heart disease?

The heart cannot produce enough blood to circulate the body. Caused by smoking or drinking