CRF- Cardiovascular Research Foundation
It touches each one of us at some point in our lives
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and worldwide. Each year, more than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease representing nearly a quarter of all deaths. The number of Americans diagnosed with heart disease is currently 26.6 million, more than 11% of the population.
Heart disease, also commonly referred to as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term that refers to any disorder that affects the heart and blood vessels. While heart disease develops slowly in most, some are born with it. The most common type is coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries that accounts for more than half of all heart disease related deaths, and can cause a heart attack. Other heart conditions may affect the valves or the heart’s ability to pump adequately.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and worldwide. Each year, more than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease representing nearly a quarter of all deaths. The number of Americans diagnosed with heart disease is currently 26.6 million, more than 11% of the population.
Heart disease, also commonly referred to as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term that refers to any disorder that affects the heart and blood vessels. While heart disease develops slowly in most, some are born with it. The most common type is coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries that accounts for more than half of all heart disease related deaths, and can cause a heart attack. Other heart conditions may affect the valves or the heart’s ability to pump adequately.
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