Major 7 Phases of Heart Disease

Heart Disease is a life-threatening ailment that occurs due to the gradual damage to the heart caused by various conditions, including coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries), myocardial infarction (heart attack), rheumatic fever (arthritis), arteriosclerosis (clerical dilation) or congenital heart disease. The 7 Stages of Cardiac Cystality are Infant Cardiac Cysts, Vascular Dilation/Resorption, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Acute Coronary Syndromes, and Respiratory Infections. Each one of these Stages of the Cardiac Cycle has different implications. Proper diagnosis of the disease can only be achieved after staging each one.

The infant's cardiac stage lasts for three to five days. At this stage, there is no evidence of heart disease in the baby. Hence, the baby receives treatment under the observation of pediatricians. Treatment includes administering antibiotics such as amoxicillin, ampicillin G, and tetracycline to clear bacterial infections and conjugated linoleic acid to prevent clotting.

When the infant's cardiomyopathy progresses, it produces symptoms beginning on the third day of life. These symptoms include jaundice, a yellowish appearance to the skin, fatigue, a low appetite, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. The condition generally produces pain in the chest, left shoulder, arms and jaw. There is a high risk of heart attack if untreated, and the patient might not survive. However, if timely treatment is started, the mortality rate can be lowered as the chances of death from a heart attack are very high in untreated cases.

The next stage in the 7 Stages of Heart Disease is Vascular Dilation/Resorption. This is the final stage where the heart is slowly drained of blood. In acute heart failure, the heart rhythm is slow and irregular. Respiration and cardiac activities are completely normal, but there is an inadequate supply of oxygen due to restricted blood supply. Cardiac failure gradually develops over time, and there is no cure for this heart disease.

A heart attack occurs suddenly when the heart muscle becomes infected by an abnormal tissue called Angina pectoris. This tissue narrows the passageway of the blood and does so by thickening the walls of the passageways. Once the blood passage through the narrowed passageway becomes blocked, the heart muscle contractions cease to function. The contractions then fail to pump blood into the body, and the heart muscle begins to enlarge until the blood flow stops entirely. A heart attack, which has no symptoms initially, can cause serious injury or death to the individual affected by coronary artery disease.

The third stage of heart disease is called Coronary Artery Disease. This is also known as coronary artery spasm. This condition occurs when fatty deposits in the artery wall begin to obstruct blood's smooth passage, causing a reduction in cardiovascular function. When this happens, the smooth rhythm of the heartbeat cannot be maintained, and the heart can become ineffectual or even damaged. When the arteries' walls are thickened and covered with cholesterol, the blood cannot circulate normally and is stuck in the narrowed passageway, causing a heart attack.

Heart failure is the fourth phase, and it occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood to the body. Heart failure develops when the heart muscle cannot pump blood to the heart and other internal organs. It may happen if the heart has undergone damage from a heart attack or a heart defect. An abnormal enlargement of the heart allows the heart muscle to contract excessively, failing blood circulation to the body. This can lead to many serious medical conditions, including cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, circulatory shock, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure.

Each of the seven different phases of heart disease can be caused by different factors. Patients should undergo a cardiac history exam to determine the exact cause of the attack. If the attack's cause is determined at the early stages of heart disease, treatment can effectively eliminate all symptoms. However, if the symptoms do not go away despite treatment, it is best to seek immediate attention from a cardiologist or a heart specialist. Early detection and the appropriate treatment can help a patient avoid any more serious conditions and prolong their lives.