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  • What is Cardiovascular Disease?
  • Risk Factors You Should Know
  • Prevention and Management

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease: A Silent Threat

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease: A Silent Threat

The Big Picture

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, but understanding it can help in preventing it. Learn what CVD is and how you can take action against it.
Contents
  • What is Cardiovascular Disease?
  • Risk Factors You Should Know
  • Prevention and Management

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a range of heart and blood vessel disorders, including heart attacks and strokes. It's often caused by a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Early detection and lifestyle changes are crucial in managing CVD.

Risk Factors You Should Know

Several factors increase your risk of developing CVD, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes. Some risk factors like age and family history can't be changed, but lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk. Regular check-ups can help monitor and manage these risks.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes a range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes. It is often caused by fatty deposits in the arteries.

Prevention and Management

Preventing CVD involves a combination of healthy lifestyle choices and medical interventions. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking can lower your risk. Medications, like statins, may be prescribed to manage cholesterol levels and further reduce CVD risk.

FAQs

What is CVD?

CVD refers to diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels.

What are common CVD risk factors?

High cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes are key risk factors.

Can CVD be prevented?

Yes, through lifestyle changes and medications.

Is age a risk factor for CVD?

Yes, risk increases with age.

The Bottom Line

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Additional References
  1. Grundy SM, Stone NJ, Bailey AL, et al. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 73:e285.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.