CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION, OVERVIEW OF RISK FACTORS

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels which is the most significant cause of death globally. Despite the critical fatality rate 90% CVD can be prevented by taking necessary precautions. We conducted a search in literature to related topics concerning the prevention measures of CVD that are discussed in major electronic databases. Health and wellbeing is one of the most primary and significant concerns for mankind. However this concern is constantly challenged by diseases and illnesses. While some of these diseases are fatal, some can be cured or their negative impacts could be minimized if diagnosed at early stages. The diseases that challenge the wellbeing of an organism can be categorized into two main categories based on the agent of the said disease. Early diagnosis plays a crucial role in secondary prevention. This requires intensive knowledge of risk factors contributing to CVD and different interactions among them. Some common risk factors of CVD include obesity, gender, age, blood lipids, and smoking. Since the invention of artificial intelligence CVD prediction has evolved into a new level, where machines are able to analyze millions of data sets and identify relations between different risk factors