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Advance for Cardiovascular Health in China
Yihua Bei1, Chao Shi1, Zhongrong Zhang1
1Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nan Chen Road, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Insights
China faces a rising tide of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), impacting nearly 290 million people. This review highlights advances in CVD management, including novel techniques and Traditional Chinese Medicine, aiming to reduce disease burden.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in China, with approximately 290 million individuals affected.
- The morbidity and mortality rates associated with CVDs are on a continuous upward trend in the Chinese population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent advancements in the management of major CVDs in China, including coronary arterial disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure.
- To introduce the development and application of novel techniques and methods in CVD management, such as chest pain centers.
- To discuss the significance of enhancing clinical and basic research for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in treating CVDs and promoting cardiac rehabilitation and prevention systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent advances in CVD management in China.
- Introduction of novel techniques like chest pain centers.
- Discussion on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and cardiac rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made in managing coronary arterial disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure in China.
- Novel approaches, including chest pain centers, are being implemented for improved CVD care.
- There is a growing emphasis on research into Traditional Chinese Medicine for CVD treatment and the establishment of comprehensive prevention and rehabilitation systems.
Conclusions:
- China is actively developing a comprehensive prevention-treatment-rehabilitation system for cardiovascular diseases.
- Efforts are focused on reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with CVDs through advanced management strategies and integrated medicine.
- The future outlook for managing CVDs in China is promising, with a commitment to research, innovation, and public health initiatives.
Abstract:
As the most populous country worldwide, China has ≈ 290 million patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), representing the leading cause of death in Chinese population. The morbidity and mortality of CVDs are continuously rising. Here, we will first summarize the recent advance in the management of CVDs such as coronary arterial disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure in China. In particular, we will introduce the development of chest pain centers and indicate the novel techniques and methods applied for the management of CVDs. Then, we will discuss and point out the importance of improving the clinical and basic research for Traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of CVDs. Finally, we will emphasize the efforts made to promote cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular prevention system in China. We are striving to establish a practical prevention-treatment-rehabilitation system and looking forward to a bright future with reduced morbidity and mortality from CVDs in China.
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