Hyperuricemia as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases

Anxiety as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases

Potential psychological risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) can be grouped in three domains. The first consists of negative affective states including depression, anxiety, distress, and anger, the second includes personality patterns such as Type A behavior pattern and Type D personality, and the third comprehends social factors including socioeconomic status and social support (1). ...

Obesity--a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

UNLABELLED Infantile and juvenile obesity is a medical, social and cultural problem, which reaches epidemic proportions worldwide. In Romania, according to the World Health Organization, one out of four Romanians is obese. As far as infantile obesity is concerned, Romania ranks third in Europe. Infantile obesity has a major impact on all body systems and is associated with risk factors for card...

Is Hyperuricemia a Risk Factor to Cardiovascular Disease?

Behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in Bonab city employees

Introduction:‎‏ ‏Cardiovascular diseases are causes of death in many industrialized countries. ‎This disease is among the most common, serious and deadly diseases in Iran.‎  Objective:‎‏ ‏This study was performed to determine some of the behavioral risk factors ‎associated with cardiovascular diseases in Bonab city staffs. ‎ Methods:‎‏ ...

Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis

  Metabolic syndrome refers to a set of conditions that include high blood pressure, increased insulin level in the blood, the accumulation of the excess fat around the abdomen, and increased blood lipids. In metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of these conditions are simultaneously present, and the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes rises. Besides, osteoarthritis or degen...