For more than 70 years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States.
Heart disease extends beyond sudden heart attack and potential death.
Many forms of chronic heart disease cause several symptoms that limit quality of life and often progress so subtly that patients can describe these symptoms as “just getting older” .
Talk to your doctor about your risk for heart disease, potential symptoms, and whether you need to see a cardiologist.
No.1
Causes of death among men and women in the United States.
695,000
Number of heart disease-related deaths in the United States last year.
one fifth
Death caused by a type of heart disease.
805,000
A heart attack occurred in the United States last year.
40 seconds
Frequency of heart attacks in the United States.
605,000
A person experiencing a heart attack for the first time.
20.5 million
Number of heart disease-related deaths around the world.
Over 500 million
People around the world living with heart disease.
90%
Cases of heart disease are preventable by adopting healthy behaviors.
heart disease symptoms
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shortness of breath
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chest discomfort
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Dizziness/lightheadedness
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Fainting/near fainting
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Malaise
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heartburn
If you experience sudden chest pain or discomfort, pain that radiates to your arm, jaw, back, or abdomen, dizziness, or other symptoms that may indicate a heart attack, call 911.
