Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide and encompass multiple forms which are either inherited or acquired. Early diagnosis and timely intervention is the key to prevention. On this World Heart Day, let us recapitulate the identification of the involved biomarkers. What are cardiovascular diseases?
Cardiovascular diseases are the collective disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They mainly include four entities: coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease (CVD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), aortic atherosclerosis. Other manifestations of CVD include Congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation, and strokes. The common pathophysiology behind CVDs as known is atherosclerosis– the accumulation of plaque within the intimal walls of the blood vessels followed by…
