This patient fact sheet provides information for cardiovascular disease, or CVD, (includes heart disease and stroke). Definitions for CVD and cholesterol, risk factors, and recommendations for ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report. The American Heart Association (AHA) report, published Monday in the journal Circulation, found ...

CHDs affect 0.8% to 1.2% of all babies born across the world. Adults can also develop structural heart disease due to a range of factors, such as high blood pressure or experiencing a heart attack.

Myth: I’m fit and exercise regularly, so I don’t need to worry about heart disease Fact: Being fit helps, but it doesn’t eliminate risk. Genetics, diet, smoking, and cholesterol levels can ...

Specifically, a heart that has a more spherical (round) shape could have a 47% higher likelihood of developing cardiomyopathy, which is a "disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the ...

Nearly 45% of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Learn what to watch out for.

American Heart Association, Oct. 6, 2023, What people with heart disease should know about vaccines today National Institutes of Health, Oct. 10, First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart ...

Brush up on some healthy heart habits. While poor oral hygiene is often linked to issues like tooth loss, gum disease and bad breath, experts warn it can also have a far-reaching impact on your ...

Heart disease is rising in younger women. “There’s a lack of understanding in both women and men that a heart attack does not have to cause chest pain or these incredible movie-like symptoms ...