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    Heart Health Information

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death - for men and women - outpacing cancer, AIDS and other diseases.

    Heart Conditions
    Cardiovascular disease affects more than 50 million Americans. Read more about such conditions as angina, heart attack, stroke, aneurysm and more.
    Heart health and related conditions

    Risk and Prevention
    There is much you can do to prevent heart disease. And even those with heart disease can slow or reverse the effects.
    Heart disease risk factors

    Topics of Interest from Our Health Library

    Coronary Artery Disease - Frequently Asked Questions
    Cardiac Rehabilitation
    Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
    Cardiac Stress Test
    High Cholesterol

    Women and heart disease

    Many people think that heart disease primarily affects men – that is not true. In fact, more women die of heart disease than men. It is the #1 killer of women, regardless of race or ethnicity. We've created a special section devoted to soley to women's heart health.
    Women and Heart Disease

    • Women's heart attack symptoms - they're different from men's!
    • Eight questions you should ask your doctor
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    Learn what it takes to keep your heart healthy.
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