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Know the Differences: Cardiovascular Disease, Heart ...
www.nhlbi.nih.govCardiovascular disease is the term for all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels, including . coronary . heart disease (clogged arteries), which can cause heart attacks, stroke, congenital heart defects. and . peripheral artery disease. 1 in 3 deaths. More than 800,000
W Cardiovascular Disease - National Institutes of Health
orwh.od.nih.govCardiovascular disease (CVD) is an abnormal functioning of the heart or blood vessels. 3. Heart disease (HD) is a general term for a variety of heart conditions. 4. The most common form of HD in women is coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease
CHAPTER CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
www.people.vcu.eduCARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS The American Heart Association estimates that greater than 50% of deaths are related to some form of cardiovascular disease, and many of these may be effectively prevented by appropriate external intervention. Cardiovascular drugs can be broadly
International Cardiovascular Disease Statistics
www2.bellevuecollege.eduInternational Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 4 • CHD alone is the most common cause of death in the United Kingdom, causing more than 120,000 deaths in 2001. One in 4 deaths of men and 1 in 6 deaths of women are from CHD. Other forms of heart disease cause more than 33,000 deaths. Total deaths from heart
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease - WHO
www.who.intCardiovascular disease is a major cause of disability and premature death throughout the world, and contributes substantially to the escalating costs of health care. The underlying pathology is atherosclerosis, which develops over many years and is usually advanced by
Cardiovascular Disease in TEXAS
dshs.texas.govCardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of diseases that target the heart and blood vessels and is the result of complex interactions between multiple inherited traits and environmental issues including diet, body weight, blood pressure, and lifestyle habits. Common forms include heart disease, stroke, and conges-tive heart failure.
CHEST Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease Patient ...
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Know the Facts About Heart Disease
www.cdc.gov600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. That’s one in every four deaths in this country. 1 The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack. Other kinds of heart disease may involve the valves in the heart, or the heart may not
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control
www.cdc.govcardiovascular disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, excess weight, poor diet, smoking and diabetes, can be prevented or treated through behavior change and appropriate medication. 3. This brochure is designed to …
CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
www.merridycasson.comCardiovascular disease is the accumulation of fat in the arteries. This fat can cause blood clots to form and if large enough can completely block a blood vessel. When a clot blocks a blood vessel that is feeding the heart, part of the heart will die. This is called a heart attack. If a