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Monthly Topic: Matters of the Heart
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack.
In 2009, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.
Is your heart as healthy as it could be? Find out how to keep your heart strong.
- Learn more in this month's "Health Notes" section: Matters of the Heart.
- Ask your heart-related questions to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) experts. Submit your question >>
- Learn more about cardiovascular services offered at BIDMC.
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