Introduction

“Cardiovascular disease” is a generic term used to refer to any abnormality of the heart and/or the vascular system. These abnormalities may be caused by degenerative changes in the blood vessels, extraneous infections, or congenital defects. The more common types of cardiovascular disease include:

Atherosclerosis;
Atherothrombosis;
Coronary Heart Disease, frequently accompanied by angina;
Heart Attack;
Stroke;
Heart failure;
Congenital Heart Disease;
Arrhythmias.
Sudden Cardiac Death