Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cardiovascular

Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to describe any type of disease that affects the heart and/or blood vessels. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for around one-third of all deaths in the world. CVD involves the narrowing or blockage of arteries due to atherosclerosis a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 25× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to describe any type of disease that affects the heart and/or blood vessels. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for around one-third of all deaths in the world. CVD involves the narrowing or blockage of arteries due to atherosclerosis and other conditions, leading to heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems. Its symptoms include chest pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and an irregular heartbeat. Risk factors for CVD include high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Prevention and management of CVD requires lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and regular physical activity. It can also be managed with medications and other treatments, such as coronary artery bypass graft surgery and balloon angioplasty.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 25 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cardiovascular, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Heart Research.

Journal editorial board
Mario Giovanni Gerardo D'Oria · Italy

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