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• Cardiovascular diseases are a group of illnesses that involves the heart and the blood vessels. In general, it refers to any disease that inflicts the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease causes increased risk of heart attack, heart failure, sudden death and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the most common cardiovascular disease.

• Causes

  A common cause of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, which is a disease that affects your arteries. Unhealthy diet, smoking, lack of exercise and obesity all contribute to cardiovascular disease.

• Fast Facts

  1. Number 1 cause of death and disability in U.S.
  2. Collection of diseases and conditions
  3. Involves the heart and blood vessels
  4. Risk factors: gender, age, environment, genetics
  5. 2004: Claimed 869,724 lives
  6. 2005: 80,700,000 people in US have 1 or more types

• Types

  1. Aneurysms
  2. Angina
  3. Arrhythmia
  4. Atherosclerosis
  5. Cardiomyopathy
  6. Endocarditis
  7. Myocarditis
  8. Coronary artery disease
  9. High blood pressure
  10. Heart attack
  11. Heart failure
  12. Many more

• Risk Factors

  1. Obesity
  2. Lack of exercise
  3. Smoking
  4. Unhealthy diet
  5. High blood pressure
  6. Diabetes
  7. High cholesterol

• Quotes

  Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally and is projected to remain the leading cause of death. An estimated 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, representing 30 % of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 7.6 million were due to heart attacks and 5.7 million were due to stroke. Around 80% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). If appropriate action is not taken, by 2015, an estimated 20 million people will die from cardiovascular disease every year, mainly from heart attacks and strokes. — World Health Organization

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Cardiovascular Disease, please consult your doctor.

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