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Cardiovascular diseases are not only myocardial infarction and heart failure but also other diseases whose development is related to the progression of atherosclerosis, such as stroke (cerebral thrombosis) and other circulatory diseases that primarily affect lower limbs increasingly tend to include other diseases related to vascular damage such as chronic renal failure, according to the Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid in a press release. In our environment, these diseases are the leading cause of death and their contribution to disability, especially the elderly, is very important.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Over 25 percent of all deaths are due to heart problems. It is also a major cause of disability. The risk of heart disease increases with age. Your risk is greater if a male over 45 or women over 55. Also if you have close relatives who had heart disease at an early age.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reduce your chances of getting heart disease. Among them:

1. Know your blood pressure and keep it under control
2. Exercise regularly
3. No smoking
4. Be tested for diabetes and if so, keep it under control
5. Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and keep them under control
6. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
7. Maintain a healthy weight

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