Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in the UK. Prevention of cardiovascular disease has been a prominent feature on the healthcare agenda in recent decades. Investment in both prevention strategies and primary care initiatives has aimed to lower the rates of morbidity and mortality. Cardiovascular disease incorporates stroke, coronary heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. It is linked to other co-morbid conditions including dementia, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus. These conditions share a pathology causing atheroma and thrombosis in arteries and reducing blood flow. This article aims to help improve understanding of cardiovascular disease and promote measures to reduce prevalence.
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