The World Heart Federation (WHF) is an umbrella organization representing the global cardiovascular community, uniting heart foundations, cardiology societies and patient groups
Deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) jumped globally from 12.1 million in 1990 to 20.5 million in 2021, according to a new report from the World Heart Federation (WHF). CVD was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2021, with four in five CVD deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).