Heart Disease: Heart Failure, Heart Attack Risks, Stroke Prevention

What Is Heart Disease?

Heart disease, sometimes called cardiovascular disease, is a term that covers a wide variety of conditions that make it harder for your heart to perform its life-sustaining function. The most common forms of heart disease include coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure and stroke. Learn about these conditions, as well as ways to keep your ticker strong for a long, healthy life.

Living with Heart Disease

Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms

The signs can vary. Be prepared by knowing how heart attacks strike.

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Drug Treatments for Heart Disease

Learn about the medications used to control heart disease symptoms.

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Rx for Heart Conditions

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700,000
The number of Americans who die from heart disease each year
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Heart Disease Q&As

American Heart Association-Stroke Association	Q	What causes a heart attack?
American Heart Association-Stroke Association	A	A coronary attack (heart attack) occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked (often by a blood clot). This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood. . . Read More