Cause of Heart Disease
alternatives submit a link
Alternative theories need exploration
Weston A. Price Foundation
Interesting article suggests that traditional medicine neglects vitamin deficiencies, pollutants and other causes of heart disease.
causes submit a link
Read how certain medical conditions and lifestyle choices might be causes of heart disease.
Discover here how and why diabetes can cause heart disease and what measures can be taken to reduce the risk.
This easy-to-understand page describes how congenital heart defects in children might cause heart disease.
The cause of coronary artery disease
Heart Site
Coronary artery disease is a common form of heart disease. Learn here how atherosclerosis causes this particular form of heart disease.
Effects of chemotherapy
Mayo Clinic
Chemotherapy is a rare but possible cause of heart disease. Learn the factors that might increase your risks.
Could genes be the source?
Health Day
Scientists have discovered genetic patterns that might increase the risk of heart disease. Read about this ongoing search for a genetic cause of heart disease.
The family history role
CBS News
If you're worried because your cousin or sister has heart disease, read the chances of family relations causing heart disease here.
Nice summary of how high blood pressure can cause hypertensive heart disease.
Easy-to-read overview on congestive heart failure, one form of heart disease. Multiple causes of heart disease are listed.
self-help submit a link
How did I cause heart disease?
NY Times
After Keith had a heart attack, he stopped taking his medications. By doing so, he initiated his continued heart disease. Watch his story here.
symptoms submit a link
Not all heart diseases are the same
Univ. of Illinois Medical Ctr
This strong overview includes a clear reminder that heart disease is an umbrella term for various conditions. Causes and symptoms of various heart diseases are covered here.
Heart disease in women is often missed
Washington Post
Learn how symptoms of heart disease differ among women and men, even when the causes of heart disease might be the same.
Podcasts for thought
New York-Presbyterian
Various informative podcasts on heart issues discuss causes of heart disease, such as metabolic syndrome, and much more.

