Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It is an umbrella term that encompasses diseases affecting the cardiovascular system such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, and more.
Some key points about cardiovascular disease:
- CVD is the leading cause of death globally. An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVD in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths.
- Key risk factors include smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, hypertension, and diabetes. Controlling these can help prevent CVD.
- Common symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, swelling in the legs/feet, and more. But it can develop with few signs.
- Diagnostic tests like stress tests, ECG, echocardiography ultrasounds, and cardiac catheterization help evaluate extent of disease.
- Treatments range from lifestyle changes and medications to procedures/surgeries like stenting, bypass grafting, pacemakers, or heart valve repair/replacement.
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Prevention is key for reducing rising CVD rates globally. This encompasses:
- Living an overall healthy lifestyle - nutritious diet, regular exercise, achieving healthy BMI and avoiding smoking.
- Controlling risk factors - managing blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar.
- Getting regular screenings based on age, risk factors and family history.
- Taking medications properly for existing conditions that could worsen CVD progression.
Implementing preventative strategies early on, paired with timely diagnosis and intervention when needed, offers the best protection against further
cardiovascular damage. While some cardiac conditions may still arise despite best efforts, outcomes tend to be better when people are proactively addressing modifiable risks within their control.
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