Heart Disease And Stroke
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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018 At-a-Glance
www.heart.orgHeart Disease • Heart Disease (including Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, and Stroke) remains the No. 1 cause of death in the US. • Coronary heart disease accounts for 1 in 7 deaths in the US, killing over 36,6800 people a year. • The overall prevalence for MI in the US is about 7.9 million, or 3 percent, in US adults.
Know the Facts About Heart Disease
www.cdc.govHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. That’s one in every four deaths in this country. 1 The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack. Other kinds of ...
Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
www.cdc.govCoronary Heart Disease. occurs when arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle are narrowed by plaque or blocked by clots. Chemicals in cigarette smoke cause the blood to thicken and form clots inside veins and arteries. Blockage from a clot can lead to …
Heart-Healthy Snacks
www.ndhealth.govHeart attack and stroke are life-or-death emergencies—every second counts. If you suspect you or someone you are with has any of the symptoms of heart attack or stroke, immediately call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number so an ambulance can be …