Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque (a fatty substance) inside your arteries. This buildup narrows and hardens the arteries over time, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Stroke: A stroke occurs when there is an interruption in the blood supply to part of your brain. It can be caused by a clot blocking an artery (ischemic stroke) or by bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Strokes are one of the serious complications of cardiovascular disease.