What are cardiovascular diseases?
What are cardiovascular diseases?
Among the general population in Slovenia and across the developed world, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. This umbrella term includes a broad specter of diverse diseases that evoke fear and expectations. Ultimately, however, they require different approaches to treatment.
Which diseases are considered cardiovascular
Which diseases are considered cardiovascular
The term cardiovascular disease covers any disease that primarily impacts the cardiovascular system. There are the “less dangerous” diseases, e.g., high blood pressure and atherosclerosis; then, there are more serious diseases such as heart attack, stroke, vein thrombosis (clot), heart failure, severe heart rhythm disorders, and heart valve disorders. It is precisely these “less dangerous” diseases, such as high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, that lead to the development and occurrence of more serious cardiovascular conditions.
Are you at risk of cardiovascular disease?
Are you at risk of cardiovascular disease?
Most at risk of developing cardiovascular disease are older individuals and those with several comorbidities. The development of development of cardiovascular disease varies as each individual has their own unique set of risk factors that may accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease.
The most common risk factors include:
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Elevated blood pressure (arterial hypertension)
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Smoking
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Elevated blood cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia)
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Diabetes mellitus
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Family history of cardiovascular disease (men <55 years, women <65 years)
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Obesity
Alongside In the most common cardiovascular disease development risk factors, the following may also have an impact:
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Metabolic syndrome (a combination of at least three of the following conditions: large waistline, high blood triglycerides, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, low HDL cholesterol)
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Chronic kidney disease
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Chronic autoimmune condition (psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, HIV/AIDS)
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Certain gynaecological diseases (premature menopause – before the age of 40, preeclampsia)
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Certain blood biomarkers (persistently elevated blood fat levels, high hs-CRP, elevated Lp(a), apoB levels).
Many will become scared while examining these lists, which they should be, but it is actually important to see the issue from a different perspective. It is precisely through the understanding of individual risk factors that we can remain mindful of our own well-being and take the appropriate and timely measures to keep ourselves healthy for as long as possible.
