Cardiovascular disease

What is cardiovascular disease?

The most common types of CVD include:

• Coronary heart disease - disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle


• Cerebrovascular disease - disease of blood vessels supplying the brain


• Peripheral arterial disease - disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs


• Aortic disease - disease of the aorta, the body's main artery


• Venous thrombosis - formation of blood clots in veins

Some key risk factors for developing CVD include:

• High blood pressure


• High cholesterol


• Tobacco use


• Obesity and overweight


• Physical inactivity


• Unhealthy diet

Symptoms of cardiovascular disease can include chest pain, shortness of breath, pain or numbness in limbs, or irregular heartbeat. However, people may not experience symptoms until the disease has progressed.

Some ways to help prevent cardiovascular disease include:

• Eating a healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains


• Exercising regularly


• Maintaining a healthy body weight


• Managing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes


• Avoiding tobacco products

The cardiovascular health experts at Balance Hormone Clinic provide personalized care, lifestyle coaching, nutritional advice, and advanced testing to help patients reduce their risk.

Proper screening and early detection of CVD is vital, as this can help prevent heart attacks and strokes through medical intervention and lifestyle changes. What questions do you have about cardiovascular disease? I'm happy to elaborate on any part of this overview.