Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. The most common types include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, peripheral artery disease, and stroke.
Lifestyle choices associated with the modern, fast-paced life are definitely taking a toll on the heart. There are several factors in our life that contribute to the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. These include lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, genetics and the gut microbiome. What’s more is that these all factors interact with each other.
A large prospective cohort study reveals how the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease shift as we age.