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Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is roughly all disease where heart and/or blood vessels are affected, but generally refers to all vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis.

Over 50 million Americans have heart and cardiovascular related problems. It is the number 1 cause of death in the United States. By the time that cardiovascular heart problems are detected it is often too late. Cardiovascular diseases include: aneurysm, angina, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, cardiomegaly, cardiomyopathy, carditis, endocarditis, heart failure, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, rapid pulse, and heart attack.

Other forms of cardiovascular disease are:

• Angina pectoris, leading to PTCA or CABG
• Myocardial infarction
• Transient ischemic attacks (TIA's)
• Cerebrovascular accidents/Strokes
• Peripheral artery disease (PAOD)

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