Heart attack and heart failure occur due to several reasons

An individual suffers from heart attack due to several reasons. The heart pumps blood to the whole body. The primary function of arteries in the body is to provide the body with blood. However there are certain cases when there is a lack of oxygen to the muscle and as a result the oxygen supply is suspended and the muscle degenerates.

The reasons for heart attack (In French attaque cardiaque) are many. Over the course of time there is a deposition of plaque near the artery and the channel through which blood flows is narrowed. Cholesterol in our body leads to the deposition of plaque and eventually solidifies to become calcium deposits. If the arteries become narrow then it becomes extremely difficult for the heart to pump blood to the whole body. Our legs and hands often ache when it does not receive adequate blood supply. In a similar way our heart muscle also tends to suffer when it does not get blood. The pain which erupts all of sudden is known as angina.

The plaque buildup as stated earlier often leads to a small clot which often hinders the smooth flow of blood. As a result the heart suffers as a result of this. Whether supply of blood is hindered for a certain period of time the muscle often dies which eventually leads to a heart attack.

The cardiovascular system is damaged in a heart failure. Heart failure is often characterized by inadequate supply of blood and also retention of fluids. It leads to injury of the heart and also heart failure.

Heart failure (In French insuffisance cardiaque) also occurs due to our functioning of the lungs and also depends on the circulation of our body. Hypertension, vascular disease, or diabetes could also be one of the causes for heart attack. Heart failure is a common disorder in humans and is also caused due to our fast paced lifestyle.

When there is a heart failure there is often fluid retention in the kidneys which ultimately leads to salt water in the lungs .Symptoms of heart failure in the early stages are of shortness of breath extreme fatigue and an inability to exercise. A individual with heart failure often fails to understand the problem in most of the cases. However the problems like shortness of breath can occur during exercising which can be taken as one of the symptom of heart failure. So take outmost caution when you notice any symptoms.