Heart Disease and Stroke Info

Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next six causes of death combined - nearly 500,000 women's lives a year, nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer. Cardiovascular disease is mostly preventable, so understanding these serious health threats can make a lifesaving difference.

Risk Factors & Warning Signs

Several factors raise your risk of heart disease. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease and having a heart attack. Lowering your risk can help prevent heart disease.

Risk Factors You Can Control Or Treat
Risk Factors You Can't Control
Stroke-Specific Risk Factors
Other Factors That Can Affect Your Risk
Warning Signs

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