Coronary Heart Disease

Introduction Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is, by far, the most common cardiovascular condition. It is also known as 'Ishaemic Heart Disease'. Heart disease amounts to 26% of all deaths in western society. It is most common with people over 50 but can occur in the younger generation. This report intends to look into cardiovascular diseases and their causes. Its purpose is to ascertain any similarities in the range of cardiovascular conditions and also to understand the exact …

…would require emergency treatment at the outset. This is mainly because most people are unaware of their heart condition until an attack of some description occurs. The knowledge we have gained through research into heart disease is such, that most deaths could be prevented, if more notice was taken of the contributing factors. A healthy balanced diet, combined with regular exercise, no smoking and reduced alcohol intake would significantly reduce the cases of heart disease