“The most common cause of congestive heart failure is coronary artery disease. Risk factors for coronary artery disease include:

-high levels of cholesterol and/or triglyceride in the blood

-high blood pressure

-poor diet

-a sedentary lifestyle

-diabetes

-smoking

-being overweight or obese

-stress

In addition to coronary artery disease, several other conditions can damage the heart muscles, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and some treatments such as chemotherapy.”