This document contains a few key statistics about heart disease, stroke, other cardiovascular diseases and their risk. Learn how you can reduce your risks and prevent heart disease. Chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart does not get enough blood. Cardiovascular disease health metrics american heart association. Reduced or modified dietary fat for preventing cardiovascular disease pdf.
But your care partners, family and friends will find it helpful too. Section a cardiovascular diseases cvds due to atherosclerosis. National center for chronic disease prevention and health promotion. In years past, a heart attack or stroke almost certainly resulted in death. Part 1 the total risk approach to prevention of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke statistics american heart association. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the u. Reducing cardiovascular risk to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Cardiovascular disease cvd has been the leading killer of americans for decades. Cardiovascular disease arizona department of health. This stops the heart from getting enough oxygen to pump well. The atlas addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke in a clear and. By 2020 heart disease and stroke will become the leading cause of both death and disability.
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