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| According to the World Health Organisation,
cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide.
The two main cardiovascular problems are hypertension and coronary heart disease. |
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Hypertension | |
| A person is said to suffer from hypertension if their blood pressure is persistently high. If left untreated, hypertension increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. The risk of these conditions is even higher if a patient is obese, has diabetes or has a high level of blood cholesterol. Hypertension is caused by a number of factors, including:
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Coronary Heart Disease | |
| Coronary heart disease is caused by a narrowing or hardening of the arteries in the heart. It leads to heart attacks and angina, and it can occur in patients as young as 35. A major cause of coronary heart disease is high blood cholesterol. Cholesterol settles as fatty deposits on the walls of arteries, narrowing them. Other causes of coronary heart disease:
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Treatment | |
| Pfizer is a world leader in discovering and developing medicines that help patients overcome such major cardiovascular risk factors as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Pfizer also works to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by actively promoting a healthier lifestyle through education and special events, and encourages people to be more aware of their heart. |
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For more information on hearth health, visit www.myhealthyheart.com.my |
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