Normal HDL levels in the blood indicate less likelihood of developing atherosclerosis . Also see cholesterol , LDL , triglyceride . A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms of CHF usually include hypertension and edema . Hypercholesterolemia may indicate abnormal levels of HDL , LDL , or triglycerides in the blood.
Hypertension is a condition diagnosed by chronic high blood pressure in the arteries .
It can be due to family history, high stress, or poor diet. A type of cardiomyopathy in which the heart muscle, particularly the ventricle wall, thickens and grows abnormally large. Also see myocardial infarction . Lack of adequate blood flow to a specific area of tissue. In the heart, ischemia may cause angina .