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.
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 will have a
recurrent heart attack in 2003.
Pulmonary Hypertension Fact
Sheet
A rare lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary
artery rises far above normal levels.
Updated: Stroke Fact Sheet
Information on the nation's third leading cause of death.
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. In 2001, stroke killed 163,538 people, accounting for about 1 of every 14 deaths in the United States.
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