Aneurysm is the ballooning out from a weak spot in the arterial wall of the heart.
Arteriosclerosis is a general term that relates to several diseases in which the artery walls become thicker and less elastic. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of arteriosclerosis, and refers to a condition in which fatty material accumulates under the inner lining of the arterial wall. Any artery can be affected, but the arteries of the brain, heart, kidneys, and other vital organs, as well as the arms and legs are affected most often.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that slowly weakens the heart muscle.
Coronary artery disease refers to the narrowing of the coronary arteries which run along the outer surfaces of the heart, supplying it with oxygen.
Diseased arteries, clogged with cholesterol and other deposits, are the main causes of heart attacks.
Endocarditis refers to the infection of a heart valve or the interior wall of the heart.
Heart murmurs (distinctive sounds) are the result of turbulent blood flow caused by abnormalities of the valves and heart structures.
Hyperlipidemia refers to excessive amounts of fats in the blood.
Hypertension is higher blood pressure than normal.
Ischemic heart disease occurs when there is an inadequate blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart.
Myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack refers to the process whereby a part of the heart muscle dies due to lack of blood supply.