Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease involves the heart and vessels and is the number one killer in the U.S. accounting for nearly 30-percent of all deaths. Cardiovascular disease has a number of forms but the most common are myocardial infarction and angina pectoris which affect the heart itself.
What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Diseases of disorders of this system are termed cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases kill an estimated 17 million people worldwide each year. Majority of these are due to heart attacks and strokes.

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Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds

Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds

US study links extended sitting and lack of coffee to higher death rates

US study links extended sitting and lack of coffee to higher death rates

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024: Delving into burning issues about heart disease and much more

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024: Delving into burning issues about heart disease and much more

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

ChatGPT shows promise in polypharmacy management

ChatGPT shows promise in polypharmacy management

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Is spousal cardiovascular disease associated with an increased risk for depression?

Is spousal cardiovascular disease associated with an increased risk for depression?

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