But no less important, cardiovascular disease and stroke cause the greatest disability. In the
United States alone, more than 10 million people are alive today with these diseases, which …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide with almost one third of all
cardiovascular deaths ascribed to stroke. In contrast to coronary heart disease, most of the …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which include car-diovascular diseases (CVD),
cancer, diabetes mellitus, and chronic pulmonary disease, are the leading cause of global …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Worldwide, the aging population, globalization, rapid urbanization, and population growth
have fundamentally changed disease patterns. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), of …

The American Heart Association's (AHA) stated mission is “to build healthier lives, free of
cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” Consistent with that mission, the AHA set a strategic …

Stroke is arguably the most feared cardiovascular event among healthy subjects and those
with cardiovascular disease. Recent studies document changes in the epidemiology of …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Attacking global health issues requires an understanding of the current status of diseases,
their risk factors and the best means for their prevention and treatment. However, global …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), principally ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, are
the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to disability. This paper reviews …