Institute of Health Research |. Most cardiovascular diseases are not “sudden”.

Institute of Health Research |. Most cardiovascular diseases are not “sudden”.

Heart disease and stroke seem to occur suddenly and are difficult to prevent. However, these cardiovascular diseases are not acute diseases, but are caused by the “three highs” – cholesterol high, high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Cardiologist Dr Colin Yip-yin said: “High blood pressure will damage the lining of blood vessels, and platelets … Read more