Nigeria, May 31 -- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of diseases or conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart. It involves any disorder that prevents the heart from working properly.

This encompasses a range of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, and valve diseases.

Heart disease is on the rise both globally and in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

Medical experts have described heart disease as a rapidly growing silent killer and one of the leading health threats in the c...