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Causes of Heart Disease. Heart disease occurs when the arteries and blood vessels that lead to the heart are blocked or not carrying blood correctly. When this happens, important nutrients, such as oxygen, cannot reach your heart.ou may not show symptoms of the disease at certain times. Heart disease is sometimes called âcoronary heart diseaseâ or âCHD.â It is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
There are many causes of slow heartbeat, and they range from mild to serious. A slow heartbeat may be caused by cardiovascular disorders or diseases such as: Cardiac arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy (weakened or abnormal heart muscle and function) Cardiovascular disease (due to atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, or other causes) Sinus node disease (abnormality of the heartâs internal pacemaker)