Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including hypertension and heart attacks, continue to be leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These diseases affect millions of people, resulting in significant healthcare burdens. Understanding the risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, and the available therapeutic strategies is crucial for addressing the global prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. This article provides an overview of hypertension and heart attacks, focusing on their prevalence, causes, treatments, and the latest research findings. A comprehensive review of current knowledge and data is discussed, with a particular emphasis on recent advancements in prevention and treatment.

Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, heart attack, risk factors, treatment strategies, prevention, healthcare burden

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