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7 QUESTIONS FOR YOUR PHARMACISTYour pharmacist can help you get the best use of your medications. Start the conversation today.
CDC VITAL SIGNS: PROGRESS HAS SLOWED IN PREVENTING STROKE DEATHSAccess new data and proven strategies to prevent and treat stroke.
CHOLESTEROL: THE “GOOD” AND “BAD”There are two main types of blood cholesterol. Do you know the difference? Find out.
WHICH VACCINES DO YOU NEED?Vaccines are especially important for people with cardiovascular disease. Learn which vaccines you need to protect your heart.
In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication. Learn more about heart disease.
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Cardiac Arrest Infographic [PDF-1M]Cardiac arrest is sudden loss of the heart’s function. This means the heart stops beating and pumping the blood needed to maintain organ function and life. Learn more about public health strategies to prevent and control cardiac arrest in this infographic.
The Science Behind Sodium Reduction: Key Scientific Abstracts Highlighting the Importance of Sodium Reduction [PDF-573K]This features some of the key scientific papers that highlight the importance of population wide sodium reduction including scientific studies and analyses of dietary sodium as it relates to blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke), other health outcomes, and health care costs, as well as a few key papers on blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.
Take the Heart Disease QuizHow much do you know about heart disease? Take this 6-question quiz to test your understanding of heart health, risk factors for heart disease, and heart-healthy living. Learn what you can do to help your heart keep beating for years to come!
Have a Healthy Heart PodcastHeart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. The risk is higher for African-American men and adults living in the southeast. February is American Heart Month, and Dr. Derrick Gervin, with CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, discusses some of the factors contributing to health disparities and ways everyone can live heart healthy.
Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality Among US AdultsNew research by CDC scientists is being highlighted in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine. The study, Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality Among US Adults, examines the relationship between consuming too much added sugar and the risk of heart disease death.
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