Cardiovascular Disease and Women

CVD, also known as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of all ethnic groups in USA. Cardiovascular diseases are diseases, such as high blood pressure, arrhythmia, valve disease, congestive heart failure and stroke. Despite concerns over a “high profile” diseases such as breast cancer are at the forefront in the minds of many women, the harsh truth is that one in four women are affected with some form of cardiovascular disease.