Cardiovascular disease - Vitality Health Center

What is cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. It is a leading cause of death globally, accounting for over 17 million deaths per year. The most common types of cardiovascular disease are:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) - Disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle. It is usually caused by atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. This can lead to a heart attack.
• Cerebrovascular disease - Disease of blood vessels supplying the brain. A common cerebrovascular disease is stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) - Disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs. It is also caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to leg pain and ulcers.
• Rheumatic heart disease - Damage to heart valves caused by rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease.
• Congenital heart disease - Malformations of heart structure present at birth.

Some key risk factors for cardiovascular disease include:

• High blood pressure
• High LDL cholesterol
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Diabetes
• Family history

Lifestyle changes and medications can help prevent and treat many forms of cardiovascular disease. For example, controlling high blood pressure with medication reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to reduce your cardiovascular risk.

At Vitality Health Center, we specialize in cardiovascular health. Our experienced physicians provide cutting-edge testing and treatment options to optimize heart and vascular function. We offer comprehensive hormone panels to check for imbalances, which can contribute to heart disease risk. Based on your test results, we develop customized treatment plans involving bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes.

With our personalized care and focus on prevention, Vitality Health Center can help you achieve lifelong cardiovascular wellness. Don't wait - call us today to schedule your evaluation! We accept most major insurance plans.