Cardiovascular Disease

​Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, is a range of conditions that affects the heart. It is the leading cause of death globally, with 17.9 million death each year. (Source: World Health Organization)



The types of cardiovascular disease include:

• Abnormal heart rhythm: This occurs when there is a problem with the heart’s electrical conduction system
• Problems with the heart’s blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage in the heart’s blood vessel
• Congenital heart disease: A heart defect that one is born with
• Heart valve disease: The heart’s valve does not function properly
• Heart failure: The heart loses its ability to pump enough blood