The heart of the matter: how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death in the UK. It is usually caused by a build-up of fat inside the arteries and here are many kinds of heart diseases, like cardiomyopathy, cerebrovascular disease, and coronary artery disease. So many, that there is a subspecialty of cardiology called preventative cardiology focused on lowering the risk of further damage of heart disease in patients via checks and screenings, medicinal management, and recommendations about lifestyle. Experienced cardiologist Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan shares tips that may not save you from heartbreak, but can certainly help you avoid cardiovascular diseases.
