Heart Diseases And ED Are Closely Linked

Heart disease is a general term referring to various sudden and long term medical conditions affecting the various parts of the heart. The main function of the heart is to supply blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to various parts of the body. Anything that causes damage to heart will interrupt its function and also disrupt the relationship between the heart, kidneys and blood vessels.

Heart diseases and ED are closely linked.  In cases where nitrate drugs are being used for Heart disease Sildenafil Citrate for ED should be carefully looked in to for non-dangerous dosages.

The heart diseases may be caused due to regular use of alcohol,  any autoimmune disorder, drug abuse, viral and bacterial infection, other metabolic syndrome like diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure, traumatic conditions, smoking,  less physical activity and diet rich in saturated and trans fatty acid.

Heart disease may occur sudden or after a prolonged period of time. There are various signs and symptoms of heart diseases. Chronic condition will have very serious symptoms even sometimes they may be fatal. During the initial stage the symptoms include fatigue, breathing trouble, dizziness and these are common symptoms which don’t specify a particular type of heart disease. Arrhythmia, Stretching of one or more heart chambers, blockage of blood vessels, death of muscle cells, pain in the chest which may radiate to shoulders, hand and back. Death of heart tissues, narrowing of openings of the heart and rigidity of heart walls leading to decreased flow of blood and increased blood pressure.

The most common form of heart disease is Coronary Heart Disease caused by narrowing of arteries. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which blockage of arteries occurs due to the deposition of fatty substances. Angina is a condition where there is a intermittent chest pain is associated with other heart diseases. This gets worsens and leads to death of myocardium or Heart Attack. When all the above conditions occur it will finally lead to the failure of the heart termed as Congestive Heart Failure.