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Cardiovascular diseases, or diseases of heart and vessels, have collectively remained the leading causes of death worldwide. (1)
0%
of cardiovascular deaths are due to heart attack and stroke (1)
0/3
of all global deaths are due to diseases of heart and vessels (1)
Cardiovascular diseases are disorders involving the heart and blood vessels. They include atherosclerotic diseases, in which blood vessels are progressively obstructed by fatty deposits called plaques. There are different types of atherosclerotic diseases according to which blood vessels are obstructed:
Other cardiovascular diseases include:
Learn to recognize early warning signs and symptoms that might indicate the presence of cardiovascular diseases. Early detection can make a difference in managing and treating these conditions effectively, and save lives.
Heart attack (1)
Stroke (1)
If you are experiencing symptoms (see above mentioned symptoms section), seek medical care immediately. (1)
Call an ambulance immediately if you have chest pain for more than 10 minutes.
Do not travel to the hospital yourself as your nearest hospital may not be equipped to treat a heart attack 24/7. (2)
It is important to detect cardiovascular disease as early as possible so that management with counselling and medicines can begin. (1) If you have concerns about your risk of developing a cardiovascular disease or any other health issues, speak with your doctor or healthcare provider.
Depending on the condition, treatments for cardiovascular disease vary, and can include (1):
Basic medicines such as aspirin, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and statins.
Medical devices such as pacemakers, prosthetic valves, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and patches for closing holes in the heart.
Sometimes, surgical operations are required to treat CVDs.
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Leading metabolic, and behavioral risks include (3):
CVD is largely avoidable: eliminating health risk behaviors would prevent at least 80% of CVDs. (2)
Cessation of tobacco use, reduction of salt in the diet, eating more fruit and vegetables, regular physical activity and avoiding harmful use of alcohol have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (1)
In addition, drug treatment of hypertension, diabetes and high blood lipids are necessary to reduce cardiovascular risk and prevent heart attacks and strokes among people with these conditions. (1)
References
1. World Health Organization, Fact Sheets – Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Published 11 June, 2021. Accessed 27th of July 2025
2. The European Society of Cardiology. Heart Disease. Healthy-Heart.org. https://www.healthy-heart.org/your-heart/what-is-heart-disease/. Accessed 29th of July 2025
3. Mensah, G, Fuster, V, Murray, C. et al. Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022. JACC. 2023 Dec, 82 (25) 2350–2473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.11.007
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Last updated: 29 July 2025
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