Skip to main content

Cardiac Conditions

Meaning

Cardiac conditions encompass a spectrum of diseases and disorders that affect the structure and function of the heart, the central organ of the cardiovascular system. These pathologies range from abnormalities of the heart muscle itself, such as cardiomyopathy, to issues with electrical conduction, like arrhythmias, and vascular diseases, including coronary artery disease. Given the profound systemic influence of hormones, clinical endocrinology recognizes the significant interplay between hormonal balance and the development or exacerbation of various cardiovascular risks and conditions.