THE BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN UZBEKISTAN: A GROWING PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a major public health issue in Uzbekistan, with an alarming rise in cases of myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and arterial hypertension. This article reviews the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies associated with these diseases in the context of Uzbekistan’s healthcare system. The paper aims to raise awareness and propose recommendations for ...