About: Cardiovascular disease

INFOGRAPHIC: Knowledge of cardiovascular disease in the European Parliament

Knowledge of cardiovascular disease among members of the European Parliament is fairly low, according to a survey by ComRes.

Significant and Enduring Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Europe

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women and men in Europe, causing over 4.35 million deaths each year in the 53 member states of the World Health Organization European Region and more than 1.9 million deaths each year in the European Union

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

What is FH? FH is an inherited condition associated with high “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C) and may predispose a person to premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). People with FH are unable to process the body’s natural supply of cholesterol, leading to very high levels of “bad” cholesterol that can block arteries and lead to a heart attack or stroke.