Heart Disease Resources

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• Fact Sheets
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reviews (MMWRs)
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• Guidelines and Recommendations
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Fact Sheets

Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Cholesterol Fact Sheet
The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that adults have their cholesterol levels checked at least every 5 years. Learn more now.

State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Addresses High Blood Cholesterol

Heart Disease Fact Sheet
Information on the nation's leading cause of death.

Men and Heart Disease Fact Sheet

Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet

Heart Failure Fact Sheet
Around 5 million Americans have heart failure with around 550,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
According to the American Heart Association, about 650,000 Americans will have an initial heart attack, and another 450,000 had a recurrent heart attack in 2003.

State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Addresses Heart Attack Prevention

State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program in Health Care Settings to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke

State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Addresses Cardiac Rehabilitation

High Blood Pressure Fact Sheet
This serious condition affects about 1 of 4 American adults.

State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Addresses High Blood Pressure

Pulmonary Hypertension Fact Sheet
A rare lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels.
 

Page last reviewed: November 15, 2007
Page last modified: November 15, 2007

Content source: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion