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Stopping the cardiovascular disease continuum: Focus on prevention
1Steven G Chrysant, University of Oklahoma and Director of the Oklahoma Cardiovascular and Hypertension Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73132-4904, United States.
World Journal of Cardiology
|December 17, 2010
Summary
The cardiovascular disease continuum (CVDC) progresses from risk factors like diabetes and hypertension to heart failure. Early intervention and aggressive treatment of these factors can halt or delay disease progression.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The cardiovascular disease continuum (CVDC) describes the progressive stages of cardiovascular pathology.
- It originates from modifiable risk factors including diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, smoking, and visceral obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the cardiovascular risk factors that initiate and perpetuate the CVDC.
- To emphasize the importance of early prevention and aggressive treatment of these risk factors.
Main Methods:
- This is an editorial discussing existing knowledge on the CVDC.
- It focuses on the initiation and progression of cardiovascular diseases stemming from risk factors.
Main Results:
- Untreated cardiovascular risk factors lead to atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and eventually heart failure.
- Intervention at any stage can arrest or delay the progression of the CVDC.
Conclusions:
- Early prevention and aggressive management of cardiovascular risk factors are crucial for mitigating the CVDC.
- Addressing factors like diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension is key to preventing end-stage heart failure.
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