Cardiovascular diseases include a spectrum of disorders involving the cardiovascular system, consisting of two major components: the heart and blood vessels. Common cardiovascular diseases include: Coronary artery disease (CAD): More commonly referred to as heart failure or myocardial infarction (MI), this condition is about one-third to one-half of cardiovascular disease cases. Cerebrovascular diseases: Examples include...
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How are Vascular Conditions Diagnosed?
A wide range of vascular disorders affect people throughout the world. Major vascular diseases include cerebrovascular diseases (CVD), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and coronary artery disease (CAD). Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide. According to the world health organization (WHO), around 17.9 million deaths occur each year due to cardiovascular diseases....
How to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number one cause of death globally. According to world health organization (WHO) statistics, 17.9 million people die of these diseases every year. The statistics are alarming, but prevention is possible. Certain risk factors are unavoidable, such as family history and age; however, other risk factors are more controllable. There are...