This stops the heart from getting enough oxygen to pump well. Part 1 the total risk approach to prevention of cardiovascular disease. The atlas addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke in a clear and. Reducing cardiovascular risk to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the u. By 2020 heart disease and stroke will become the leading cause of both death and disability. Section a cardiovascular diseases cvds due to atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular disease health metrics american heart association. Cardiovascular disease cvd is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. But your care partners, family and friends will find it helpful too. Global atlas on cardiovascular disease prevention and control. This document contains a few key statistics about heart disease, stroke, other cardiovascular diseases and their risk. Chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart does not get enough blood. In years past, a heart attack or stroke almost certainly resulted in death. Heart disease and stroke statistics american heart association. Reduced or modified dietary fat for preventing cardiovascular disease pdf.
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