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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).
Common causes of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or conditions that can lead to arrhythmias include: 1  Heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects). 2  Coronary artery disease. 3  High blood pressure. 4  Diabetes. 5  Smoking.6  Excessive use of alcohol or caffeine. 7  Drug abuse. 8  Stress.eart infections, such as pericarditis, endocarditis and myocarditis, are caused when an irritant, such as a bacterium, virus or chemical, reaches your heart muscle. The most common causes of heart infections include: 1  Bacteria. 2  Viruses. 3  Parasites.