"mortality data from 2010 to 2022, nearly 11 million CVD deaths occurred during that time, with heart disease (75.6%) and stroke (16.9%) being the two most common causes by a significant margin."
Deaths related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) declined in the United States for several years—and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals a concerning reversal in the decline of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in the U.S. from 2019 to 2022, with a 9.3% increase. The research suggests potential factors, including common cardiac issues among COVID-19 patients and increased CVD risk post-infection.
What now?
Patient hesitancy to seek care during the pandemic and disrupted healthcare access may have contributed to delayed CVD detection and treatment.
Despite existing initiatives like the Million Hearts Initiative, the findings highlight the need for broader prevention efforts in response to this unexpected increase in CVD deaths, especially in specific demographic groups.
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