Nearly one third of all global deaths every year are due to heart disease. Heart diseases remain a serious and globally life-threatening issue, and for those who survive a myocardial infarction (heart attack), it is often the start of a journey into declining cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular diseases include coronary artery disease caused by hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol), heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. Cardiovascular diseases are interconnected with diabetes and renal diseases as they share common risk factors. Our aim is to prevent and treat heart diseases through a holistic approach, and ultimately save lives.
These shared risk factors of CVRM diseases can be diagnosed early through regular check-ups with your doctor. Cardiovascular diseases can be well managed through living a healthy lifestyle consisting of healthy diet and being active ... Read more
Cardiovascular disease is heightened through high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of cardiovascular diseases and contributing lifestyle factors like inactivity, poor diet and smoking ... Read more
Diabetes and being overweight are other risk factors that contribute to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which is why we approach heart health through collaborative thinking, looking at the complete picture ... Read more
Chronic Kidney Disease may mean your body is unable to control levels of important minerals, such as potassium and sodium, which can lead to changes in your heart rhythm and increase your blood pressure leading to cardiovascular complications ... Read more
High blood cholesterol is when the normal soft, fatty substance in your blood becomes elevated. If the amounts of cholesterol in the blood are too high, they can build up in the arteries, and can lead to coronary heart disease like a heart attack or stroke. High cholesterol is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Patients living with heart failure are up against startling statistics. Heart failure occurs when the heart does not pump blood efficiently around the body, and approximately 50% of patients will die within 5 years of diagnosis. The disease remains as deadly as some of the most common types of cancer in both men (prostate and bladder cancer) and women (breast cancer).
Heart failure is often complicated by having to manage interrelated diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
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Most heart diseases can be prevented by simply living a healthy lifestyle and treating the interlinked conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and managing blood cholesterol. Healthy lifestyle changes include a healthy diet, regular exercise, controlling weight, stopping smoking, managing stress and limiting alcohol consumption. Small changes can be good for your heart. Read more on how to improve your cardiovascular health through lifestyle.
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