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Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels . While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis . These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments. In practice, cardiovascular disease is treated by cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, neurologists, and interventional radiologists, depending on the organ system that is being treated. There is considerable overlap in the specialities, and it is common for certain procedures to be performed by different types of specialists in the same hospital. Most Western countries face high and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease. Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. Diseases of the heart alone caused 30% of all deaths, with other diseases of the cardiovascular system causing substantial further death and disability. It is the numb More »
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