Cardiovascular Diseases

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 31 July 2014

is a term that refers to different problems or disorders affecting the heart. In Asian countries, heart disease has become increasingly prevalent in recent decades and now accounts for about one third of all deaths. This is mainly because of changing lifestyles – people eat foods with higher energy and fat and lead more sedentary lives. 

Causes and Risk factors : http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/causes-risk-factors

Signs and Symptoms: http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/signs-symptoms

Different types of heart disease and stages of heart disease: http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/types-stages

Tests you may need to have: http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/diagnosis-tests

Treatment:  http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/treatments

Managing heart disease: http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/management

Preventing heart disease: http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/prevention

Changed
12/Sep/2017
Community
Heart and Cardio-vascular
Condition
Cardiovascular Diseases

Stories

  • Avocado In Lettuce Boats (6 servings)
    Elevated levels of blood sugar in diabetes increase the risk of elevated ‘bad’ cholesterol, triglycerides and other cardiovascular problems. Attempts to reduce these risk factors through medication and diet also reduce the level of ‘good’ cholesterol. Exercise and the presence of moderate amounts of monounsaturated fats in the diet help to increase ‘good’ cholesterol in our body. Avocado, also called “butter fruit” in some parts of India, is rich in monounsaturated fats and anti-oxidant Vitamin…