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Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term used to define conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels and is usually linked to the build-up of fatty deposits and a heightened risk of blood clots. Among the cardiovascular diseases, ischemic heart disease and stroke are the world's biggest killers, accounting for 15.2 million deaths in 2016 alone. Over the past 15 years, these diseases have been the leading causes of deaths across the globe.
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