What is it? Congenital heart disease includes various diseases that affect the heart and the circulatory system. They include: Coronary artery disease or CAD – most common variety; main cause of heart attacks; arteries narrow and harden; difficult for blood to reach the heart; can cause angina Angina – a chest discomfort or pain (squeezing […]

About 12.6 million Americans currently have heart disease. 1.1 million Americans will experience a serious heart event this year. One in four Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. Every 34 seconds one American will die as a result of cardiovascular disease. No other disease claims as many women’s lives as cardiovascular disease. One American […]

About 12.6 million Americans currently have heart disease. 1.1 million Americans will experience a serious heart event this year. One in four Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. Every 34 seconds one American will die as a result of cardiovascular disease. No other disease claims as many women’s lives as cardiovascular disease. One American […]