
Over 126 million people are affected by cardiovascular disease worldwide.
The most common type of cardiovascular disease is coronary artery disease, which causes heart attacks and strokes. However, the term cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes all conditions that affect the heart and may include other organ or molecular systems (like blood lipids, coagulation and thrombosis, kidneys, and lungs, as related to circulation of blood). Additionally, conditions like high blood pressure may contribute to cardiovascular disease.