Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases
Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
- Cardiovascular
diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.
- In 2019, approximately
17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases, representing 32% of
total global deaths. Of these, 85% were due to heart attacks and strokes.
- More than
three-quarters of deaths from cardiovascular diseases occur in low- and
middle-income countries.
- Cardiovascular
diseases accounted for 38% of premature deaths (under 70 years) out of 17
million deaths from non-communicable diseases in 2019.
- Most
cardiovascular diseases are preventable by addressing behavioral and
environmental risk factors, such as smoking, poor diet, obesity, physical
inactivity, harmful alcohol use, and air pollution.
Most Common Cardiovascular Diseases
1. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
2. Cerebrovascular Diseases
3. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
4. Rheumatic Heart Disease
5. Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
(DVT and PE)