Heart Disease

A group of illnesses known as cardiovascular disease (CVD) affect the heart or blood arteries. Coronary artery diseases (CAD), such as angina and myocardial infarction, are included under CVD (commonly known as a heart attack). Aortic aneurysms, carditis, stroke, heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, irregular heart rhythms, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral artery disease, thromboembolic disease, and venous thrombosis are some more CVDs. Depending on the ailment, different underlying processes apply. 53% of CVD fatalities are thought to be attributed to dietary risk factors. Atherosclerosis is a factor in peripheral arterial disease, coronary artery disease, and stroke. This may be brought on by factors including high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor nutrition, excessive alcohol usage, and lack of sleep, among others.