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Cardiovascular Diseases
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What Are CVDs?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. These include:
- – Coronary artery disease
- – Heart failure
- – Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
- – Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
- – Peripheral artery disease
- – High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol
While many forms of CVD are serious, they are also among the most preventable and manageable with the right medical support and lifestyle changes.
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Signs & Symtpoms
Many people with cardiovascular disease experience few or no symptoms in the early stages. However, some warning signs may include:
- – Chest pain or tightness
- – Shortness of breath
- – Dizziness or fainting
- – Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
- – Swelling in the legs or ankles
- – Fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
- – Sudden weakness or difficulty speaking (in stroke)
Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis typically involves a mix of symptom review, medical history, blood pressure monitoring, and blood tests. In some cases, your doctor may refer you for additional testing, such as an ECG, echocardiogram, or imaging to assess your heart and blood vessels more closely.
Treatment depends on the specific condition but often includes a mix of medication and lifestyle changes. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, quitting smoking, improving your diet, and increasing physical activity are all central to managing heart disease.
In more serious cases, your GP may coordinate care with a cardiologist or other specialists for further testing or advanced treatment options.
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