Cardiology

Which abnormalities can affect the cardiovascular system?

The cardiovascular system can be affected by various abnormalities, including:

• High blood pressure.
• Heart failure.
• Cardiac rhythm disorders.
• Hypercholesterolemia.
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Myocardial infarction.

These disorders are treated first by improving health practices (diet, physical activity, stress reduction, etc.). Medical management can be ensured through drugs or surgery.

What are the risk factors?

• Age.
• Smoking.
• Having high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia or diabetes.
• Family history of cardiovascular diseases.