Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, which are diseases involving the heart and blood vessels, have been the leading cause of death in Malaysia since 20051. In 2018, an average of 50 deaths a day in Malaysia were attributed to cardiovascular disease2.

Amgen is committed to raising awareness of high cholesterol and its associated risks with patients in Malaysia. We have developed education materials, such as the infographics below, as well as patient pamphlets to explain the connection between cholesterol and heart disease.

To learn how you can take control of your cholesterol, take a look at this Patient Educational Material

 

  1. Heart attack leading cause of death | The Star
  2. Heart Disease Malaysia's Number One Killer | CodeBlue (galencentre.org)