Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.
It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots.
It can also be associated with damage to arteries in organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and eyes.
CVD is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, but it can often largely be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Coronary heart disease occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced.
This puts an increased strain on the heart, and can lead to:
angina – chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart muscle
heart attacks – where the blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked
heart failure – where the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly
Lolade Giwa* and Sherrard Little
Case Report: Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Studies
Lolade Giwa* and Sherrard Little
Case Report: Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Studies
Pollo-Flores P*, Leal CRG, Carvalho A, Roever L, Pacheco LFP, Balbi E and Mesquita CT
Case Report: Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Studies
Pollo-Flores P*, Leal CRG, Carvalho A, Roever L, Pacheco LFP, Balbi E and Mesquita CT
Case Report: Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Studies
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