Stroke vs. Heart Disease: Understanding Cardiovascular Mortality

No, ischemic heart disease (IHD) is responsible for more cardiovascular deaths than stroke. IHD is a condition that affects the blood supply to the heart, usually due to a build-up of plaque in the arteries. Stroke, on the other hand, is caused by a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, either due to a blockage or a rupture of a blood vessel.