2. Signs &
Symptoms of
Cardiovascular
Disease
The Heart
Table of contents
Risk Factors of
CVD
Preventions and
control of CVD
Cardiovascular
Disease -
Introduction
Common Types of
CVD
1 2 3
4 5 6
3. THE HEART :
The heart is a muscular
organ, which pumps blood
through the blood vessels
of the circulatory system.
The pumped blood carries
oxygen and nutrients to
the body, while carrying
metabolic waste such as
carbon dioxide to the
lungs.
11. Recommendations
What not to do
● Do not smoke or tobacco
● Don’t eat fast foods
● Reduce sugar intake
● Reduce cholesterol high food
What to do
● Eat a heart-healthy diet
● Maintain a healthy weight
● Get moving : aim for at least 30
to 60 minutes of activity daily
● Get good quality sleep
● Manage stress
● Get regular screenings