Cardiovascular disease is the term used to refer to all types of diseases related to heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins).
This term describes any condition that affects the cardiovascular system, is commonly used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (artery disease). These conditions have causes, mechanisms, and similar treatment.
In practice, cardiovascular diseases are treated by cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, neurologists, and interventional radiologists, depending on the treaty body system. There is a significant link between these specialties, and it is common for certain processes that are different specialists in the same hospital.
This is the number one cause of death and disability in the U.S. and most European countries (data available until 2005). A comprehensive historical study suggests that vascular injury accumulates from adolescence, making primary efforts necessary from childhood.
By the time that heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually advanced, having developed for decades. Therefore, there is greater emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors such as healthy eating, stress reduction, exercise and avoiding smoking.
Some biomarkers (specific proteins), are made in order to provide in detail the risks of cardiovascular disease.
Studies based on young people show that the predecessors of heart disease begin in adolescence.
Atherosclerosis develops in decades and begins in childhood.
However, most adolescents are more preoccupied with other diseases such as HIV, accidents, and cancer than cardiovascular disease.
It is extremely important to consider that 1 in 3 people die from complications attributed to atherosclerosis.

   Different cardiovascular diseases

• Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) the most frequent
• Aneurysm
• Angina
• Atherosclerosis
• Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
• Cerebrovascular diseases
• Congestive heart failure
• Peripheral vascular disease

  Seek immediate attention to any symptoms of cardiovascular disease (forexample, temporary ischemic attack, chest pain and lameness) so that the diagnosis and treatment are carried out early.
The causes, prevention and / or treatment of all types of cardiovascular disease are active fields of biomedical research.
In order to stop heart disease, primary prevention is needed. This begins with theawareness that cardiovascular disease represents a threat and education is very important and the following measures to prevent.

• Leaving snuff
• Reduce excess weight
• Annual checkups to monitor, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, triglyceridesand performing an electrocardiogram.
• Increase physical activity
• Increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes and vegetables
• In patients who have had a cardiovascular problem aspirin can help prevent death