The role of flavonoids in the prevention and management of cardiovascular complications: a narrative review

Objective: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s leading cause of death, affecting an estimated 17.9 million people. CVDs have been primary risk factor for mortality in developed countries. Smoking, hypertension, diabetes, abdominal obesity, psychological stressors, insufficient vegetable and fruit intake could significantly alleviate burden disease. The present review sought to document anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-anginal, anti-infarction effects flavonoids.