Cerebrovascular disease stroke, a consequence of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) causing hypertension and the CVD risk diabetes could be averted by way of DASH.
Dr. Behrad Elahi, MD Fellow of European Society of Cardiology and Interventional Cardiologist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, talks about how raising awareness on health.
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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the leading cause of death last year was ischaemic heart disease, or coronary artery disease, which usually results in heart attacks. This was followed by stroke, another cardiovascular disease.
“Cardiovascular disease and the associated burden have been increasing across the world and represent a key challenge in healthcare, says Dr Behrad Elahi, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.
Fortunately, some healthcare providers are leading in this challenge. Home to one of only two Joint Commission International-accredited (JCI) heart attack centres in the UAE in the private sector, Al Zahra Hospital Dubai offers first-class cardiology services. With time of the essence, the team ensure that not a moment is wasted in saving lives.