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What is Cardiovascular disease?

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Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is a broad term for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke and heart failure.

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In plain words

The most common type in the US is coronary artery disease, in which plaque narrows the arteries that feed the heart muscle.

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Why it matters

Heart disease is a weight-related condition that can affect both GLP-1 eligibility and which medicine a plan covers.

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Cardiovascular disease is a broad term for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke and heart fai

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