Cardiovascular disease - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. It is a major cause of death globally, responsible for over 17 million deaths per year. The most common types of cardiovascular disease include:

There are various risk factors that increase a person's chances of developing cardiovascular disease. The main risk factors include:

Lifestyle changes and medications can help prevent and treat many forms of cardiovascular disease. For example, medications like statins help lower cholesterol, while lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and reducing stress have all been shown to reduce the risk of developing CVD.

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Some key takeaways on cardiovascular disease:

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