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Adherence to Medical Therapy and the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease ∗
Ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease account for>20% of worldwide mortality and are the 2 leading causes of death on a global basis (1). Although mortality from ischemic heart disease is greater than that from stroke worldwide, the mortality from stroke is actually higher than from ischemic heart disease in 39% of countries. For example, mortality from stroke is generally higher than that for ischemic heart disease in China, Africa, and South America. In addition, stroke disability–adjusted life-year loss rates exceed ischemic heart disease-related disability in 32% of countries (2). Because of this, strate...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - March 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

President's Page: Heart Month and the American College of Cardiology: A Lesson in Partnerships, Member Values, and Patient Education
The global statistics surrounding cardiovascular disease speak for themselves. Not only is cardiovascular disease the number 1 cause of death globally, but this trend is also expected to continue well into the future. According to the World Health Organization, the number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases, mainly from heart disease and stroke, is expected to reach 23.3 million by 2030 .
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - February 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: John Gordon Harold Tags: FROM THE ACC Source Type: research