Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 4 deaths. Take an opportunity in February to promote American Heart Month, and discuss how to prevent this condition.

Coronary heart disease, more often referred to as cardiovascular disease (CVD) today, is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States.

Despite major progress in cardiovascular research in the past 20 years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in America, with the majority of our healthcare dollars being spent at the end stage of the disease.