Introduction
Cardiovascular disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels. In general, it refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in developed nations.
Treatment of cardiovascular disease depends on the specific form of the disease in each patient.
Cardiovascular disease includes dysfunctional conditions of the heart, arteries, and veins:
- Coronary heart disease(CAD)/Ischaemic heart disease (IHD
- Congenital heart disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart failure
