Of all the heart diseases, the most common disease is "heart failure" In this disease, the heart does not meet the demands of the body at rest or during exertion. The main imaging test used to diagnose heart failure is an ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram.

High cholesterol levels are not affected by diet, physical activity, but mainly by genetic factors. The only way to lower them is through medication, which can significantly reduce the risk of the first heart attack.