Anemia, especially chronic anemia, can lead to several complications, primarily affecting the cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular Complications of Anemia
The most common complications of anemia involve the heart and blood vessels. According to research, these include:
- Myocardial infarction: Also known as a heart attack, this occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
- Angina: Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
- High output heart failure: A condition where the heart pumps more blood than usual, but it is still insufficient to meet the body's needs.
- Arrhythmias: Irregular heartbeats.
- Cardiac hypertrophy: Enlargement of the heart.
| Disease/Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Myocardial Infarction | Heart attack due to blocked blood flow to the heart. |
| Angina | Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. |
| High Output Heart Failure | Heart pumps more blood than normal but it's not enough for the body. |
| Arrhythmias | Irregular heartbeats. |
| Cardiac Hypertrophy | Enlargement of the heart. |
