Heart Disease

Learn about risk factors and how to prevent heart disease. Discover important heart disease symptoms to watch out for.

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Heart Disease and You

Coronary heart disease (the kind that leads to heart attack) is the most common form of heart disease. It's also the leading cause of death and disability within the United States. Our guide will help you learn to lower your risk and provide you with tools to live a heart-healthy life.

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Heart Disease

Learn about risk factors and how to prevent heart disease. Discover important heart disease symptoms to watch out for.

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Heart Disease and You

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