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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.

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You have to make lifestyle adaptations, such as weight control, exercise, quitting smoking, and dietary changes.  You can also take medications to reduce cholesterol and go through surgery like coronary artery bypass.

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Most of the people affected by Cardiovascular Disease are over 75 years old.

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In order to prevent Cardiovascular Disease, you must keep your blood pressure, A1C and cholesterol in check. Take aspirins, and quit smoking. These are the some of the top ways to prevent Cardiovascular Disease, but in some cases it may be inevitable.

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1. Every year in the United States, 1 in 4 people die of heart disease, which is 610,000 people every year. It is the number 1 leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

2. It is possible to live a normal life with Cardiovascular Disease. In some cases, cardiovascular diseases can add years to your life. If you suffer from a stroke or a cardiac arrest it decreases your lifespan.

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- Smoking and Drinking
- Exposure to high decibels
- High amounts of stress

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Heart Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

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- Fatigue
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Chest Pain

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Cardiovascular diseases are mostly non-communicable because they are not able to spread through direct contact with someone else, but that is predominantly heart diseases and strokes, diseases of the blood are able to be recognized as communicable.

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Cardiovascular diseases are diseases that involve blood vessels, and heart conditions. The diseases involve malfunctioning blood vessels, and they can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and chest pains.