Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Application of Technology for Early Diagnosis

Biomed Res Int. 2018 May 8:2018:5767864. doi: 10.1155/2018/5767864. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases result in millions of deaths around the globe annually, most of which are avoidable if identified early. Preventive healthcare has a major role in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention have their own applications along with benefits and drawbacks. This paper aims to elevate the sensitivity of "secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases." Firstly, it discusses common types of cardiovascular diseases around the globe and their causes. Secondly, it analyzes different risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases and then discusses incoming technological trends in cardiovascular disease prediction and finally provides an insight into the importance of secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases and commonly prescribed interventions for high risk patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Primary Prevention / methods
  • Risk Factors
  • Secondary Prevention / methods*