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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).
What Causes Heart Valve Disease? Heart valve disease can develop before birth (congenital) or can be acquired sometime during one's lifetime. Sometimes, the cause of valve disease is unknown. Congenital valve disease. This form of valve disease most often affects the aortic or pulmonic valve.