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Cardiovascular Risks

Meaning

Cardiovascular risks are the specific, identifiable factors—including physiological, genetic, and lifestyle elements—that significantly increase an individual’s probability of developing diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral artery disease. These risks are frequently cumulative, meaning the presence of multiple factors like diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia compounds the overall threat to vascular integrity. The comprehensive assessment and quantification of these risks are fundamental to preventative medicine, especially considering the hormonal and metabolic shifts that occur with aging or therapeutic interventions. Effective management necessitates a multifaceted, personalized strategy to address each modifiable risk factor.