What are cardiovascular conditions? There are several issues that can happen with your heart. One of them is cardiovascular disease. There are several types of cardiovascular disease. This section focuses on cardiovascular disease related to high levels of cholesterol and other lipids in the body. This is a disease that includes heart, stroke and vessel diseases. It is most often caused by a clogging of arteries that supply blood to your heart, brain and organs. They are small but play an important role in keeping your heart and you healthy. A fatty material called plaque builds up inside of the arteries. This causes the arteries to become narrow and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. If this happens to you, you may feel pain or discomfort in your arm, chest, neck, back or jaw. Click here to find out more about possible tests for cardiovascular disease. Click here to learn about treatments for lowering the cholesterol levels.