Cardio-vascular diseases - including heart attacks and strokes - are the world's largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives a year.

心血管病-包括心脏病发作和中风-是世界最大杀手，每年夺走1750万人的生命。

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Injuries to the heart, including heart attacks or viral inflammation, commonly result in permanent damage or scarring of its muscle.

心脏损伤，如大面积心肌梗死或心肌病毒感染，会导致永久的心脏损害或心肌瘢痕。

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In virtually all developed countries, cardiovascular diseases (including heart attacks and strokes) are the most common cause of death.

心血管疾病，包括心脏病和中风，是影响发达国家死亡率的主要原因。

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"Putting the cost of care aside, for individuals the late identification of kidney disease means delays in diagnosis with a failure to manage risk factors including heart attacks, strokes and progressive kidney disease, " he said.

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