Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease is responsible for 40% of all deaths in the United States. Heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Approximately 90% of middle-aged Americans will develop high blood pressure and nearly 70% who have it now do not have it under control. Much of heart disease and stroke could be eliminated by reducing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, tobacco use, diabetes, physical inactivity and poor nutrition. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 9-8-04)
Angina
Information on angina such as what is angina, what causes angina and the signs and symptoms of angina.
Atherosclerosis
Information on atherosclerosis such as what is atherosclerosis, what causes atherosclerosis, the signs and symptoms of atherosclerosis and the risk factors for atherosclerosis.
Coronary Artery Disease
Information on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) such as what is CAD, what causes CAD, the signs and symptoms of CAD and the risk factors for CAD.
Heart Failure
Information on heart failure such as what is heart failure, what causes heart failure, the signs and symptoms of heart failure and the risk factors for heart failure.
High Blood Cholesterol
Information about cholesterol levels and factors that affect cholesterol levels.
What is a Heart Attack?
Information about what a heart attack is, the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and the risk factors.