
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Factsheet (Yapese)
Fact Sheet, FAQ, InfographicsCardiovascular disease (CVD) includes diseases of the heart and blood vessels. CVD can refer to a number of conditions including stroke, arrhythmia, heart failure, coronary heart disease (heart attack and chest pain), and heart valve problems. CVD is caused by the restriction of normal blood flow to parts of the body due to plaque build-up.…