Heart disease describes a variety of disorders and conditions that can affect the heart. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease. Heart disease is the No.1 killer of both women and men today but can be prevented. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by making certain lifestyle changes. To find out if you're at risk and to learn ways to prevent heart disease, select from the topics to your left. Our heart and heart surgery programs are recognized as among the best in the country. We provide leading edge cardiovascular care with our new hospital specifically focused on the heart – Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. |
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