Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause
of death in both women and men in the United States. Each year, more than one million Americans experience a heart attack, and nearly 50 percent of them are fatal. Each year, nearly 700,000 Americans experience their first or second strokes, and nearly 20 percent of them are fatal. Being aware of the risk of heart and vascular disease is
important because it is the first step in taking action to lower risk
and increase your cardiovascular health.
Contact
Center for Women's
Cardiovascular Health
(866) 662-8467 (toll free)
Women's Cardiovascular Health
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Disease
Symptoms of a Heart Attack and Stroke
Recovering from a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery
Recovering from a Stroke
Review Date: 01/07
