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World Heart Day: September 29

Did you know that approximately 80% of cardiovascular diseases are preventable?

Making heart-smart lifestyle choices such as eating a healthy diet, being physically active and managing your weight can help reduce your risk.

Cardiovascular disease includes various conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, with heart attacks, strokes and heart failure being the most common.

It is currently the leading cause of death globally, which is why we’re committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions and advancing scientific discovery.

For example, Thermo Fisher’s recombinant proteins enable scientists to study the molecular mechanisms of heart disease, develop new drugs and identify biomarkers for early diagnosis and monitoring. 

We also develop clinical tests to help healthcare providers assess patients’ cardiovascular disease risk and determine the most effective treatment strategy. Our B·R·A·H·M·S Copeptin proAVP KRYPTOR enables hospital emergency departments to quickly determine whether a patient is experiencing a heart attack to ensure they receive the proper care. And we also offer assays that detect high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), an indicator of increased risk of cardiovascular disease, to enable timely intervention and improved outcomes.

 

Let’s beat cardiovascular disease together. By making heart-healthy choices, you can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. And Thermo Fisher will continue to put its heart into enabling our customers to combat this global health challenge.

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