Cardiovascular diseases are the leadiding causes of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.
CVDs are a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vesseles and include cerebrovascular disease, coronary arterial disease, periheral arterial disease, &other conditions.
#>1/4 of CVD deaths are accounted for Heart attacks and strokes
#1/3 of CVD deaths appear prematurely in patients below the age of 70 years.
Thus it is important for every individual above the age of 40 years to have an annual medical check up for rigorous cardiovascular risk assessment.