Friday, October 8, 2010

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Heart disease or cardiovascular diseases is the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system. It is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments.

In practice, cardiovascular disease is treated by cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, neurologists, and interventional radiologists, depending on the organ system that is being treated.

Risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease

1. Risk factors that cannot be change (Non-modifiable)

a) Heredity

b) Age

c) Gender

2. Risk factors that can be changed or controlled (Modifiable)

a) Cigarette smoking

b) Elevated cholesterol

c) Hypertension

d) Obesity

e) Lack of exercise

f) Stress

g) Diabetes

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