Cardiovascular disease includes all diseases of the heart and circulation. This includes coronary heart disease (angina and heart attack) heart failure, congenital heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. However, cardiovascular disease can be prevented and a change in lifestyle is the key. Coronary heart…
What is Arrhythmia? This is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart has an electrical conduction system which makes it pump blood around your body. The causes of Arrhythmia is the abnormality in the electrical conduction system and this could make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly or in an irregular way. Arrythmia is common…
The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among black populations has been the subject of controversy. The definition of “blacks” in different societies varies. This has also become more inadequate as an inclusive category for the heterogeneous population groups in Africa. The designation in this discussion will apply to sub-Sahara countries for historical reasons. This will…
