The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile as a pear-shaped sac which it can release to help digestion after a fatty meal.
Heart disease is referred to as the disorders of the heart. It is different from cardiovascular disease, which refers to the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. According to the WHO, one of the leading causes of death in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada is heart disease. There are various types of heart disease including Angina pectoris, Arrhythmia, Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, Myocardial infarction, Heart failure, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Mitral valve regurgitation, Mitral valve prolapse, Rheumatic heart disease and pulmonary stenosis. One of the most common causes of heart disease is blockage or narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the heart (coronary arteries) leading to coronary artery disease. It is the main reason for a heart attack. The risk of developing heart disease is increased by: presence of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, smoking and lack of physical activity.