Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age.major causes/Risk factors
¶ unhealthy diet
¶ physical inactivity
¶ tobacco use
¶ harmful use of alcohol
¶ overweight
symptoms of heart atack
∆ pain or discomfort in the centre of the chest
∆ pain or discomfort in the arms, the left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back.
∆ shortness of breath
∆ nausea or vomiting
∆ faintness
∆ cold sweat and turning pale color
symptoms of strocke
The most common symptom of a stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, most often on one side of the body. Other symptoms include sudden onset of
∆ The most common symptom of a stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, most often on one side of the body. Other symptoms include sudden onset of
∆ confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding speech
∆ difficulty walking, dizziness and/or loss of balance or coordination
∆ severe headache with no known cause
∆ fainting or unconsciousness.
People experiencing these symptoms should seek medical care immediately.
so what all are the treatment or preventive measures for the cardiovascular diseases????
