What is heart disease?

8/21/2021 12:14:37 am

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of

heart conditions. The most common type of heart
disease in the United States is coronary artery
disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the
heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart
attack.
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What are the symptoms of heart disease?
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1. Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or

neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting,
extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and
shortness of breath.
2. Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest
(palpitations).
3. Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of
the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins.
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What are the risk factors for heart disease?
8/21/2021 02:04:42 pm

High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and

smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About
half of Americans (47%) have at least one of these
three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and
lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for
heart disease, including Diabetes, Overweight and
obesity, Unhealthy diet, Physical inactivity, and
Excessive alcohol use.
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What is cardiac rehabilitation?
8/21/2021 02:09:10 pm

Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is an important program for

anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or
some types of heart surgery. Cardiac rehab is a supervised
program that includes Physical activity, Education about
healthy living, including healthy eating, taking medicine as
prescribed, and ways to help you quit smoking, and
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CDC’s Public Health Efforts Related to Heart
Disease
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1. State Public Health Actions to Prevent and

Control Chronic Diseases
2. Million Hearts®external icon
3. WISEWOMAN
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Your lifestyle can increase your risk for heart
disease.
8/21/2021 02:28:04 pm

Eating a diet high in saturated fats, trans fat, and

cholesterol has been linked to heart disease and
related conditions, such as atherosclerosis. Also,
too much salt (sodium) in the diet can raise blood
pressure.
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Not Enough Physical Activity
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Not getting enough physical activity can lead to

heart disease. It can also increase the chances of
having other medical conditions that are risk
factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and diabetes. Regular physical activity
can lower your risk for heart disease.
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Drinking too much alcohol
8/21/2021 02:32:25 pm

Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure

levels and the risk for heart disease. It also
increases levels of triglycerides, a fatty substance in
the blood which can increase the risk for heart
disease. Women should have no more than 1 drink
a day. Men should have no more than 2 drinks a
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Tobacco use increases the risk for heart disease
and heart attack:
8/21/2021 02:34:53 pm

Cigarette smoking can damage the heart and

blood vessels, which increases your risk for heart
conditions such as atherosclerosis and heart
attack.
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Genetic factors
8/21/2021 02:40:53 pm

Genetic factors likely play some role in high blood

pressure, heart disease, and other related
conditions. However, it is also likely that people
with a family history of heart disease share
common environments and other factors that
may increase their risk.
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Age and Sex Effect
8/21/2021 02:43:36 pm

Do age and sex affect the risk of heart disease?

Heart disease is the number one killer of both
men and women. Heart disease can happen at any
age, but the risk goes up as you age.

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Race and Ethnicity affect
8/21/2021 02:45:45 pm

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for

people of most racial and ethnic groups in the
United States, including African Americans,
American Indians and Alaska Natives, and white
people. For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
and Hispanics, heart disease is second only to
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Prevent Heart Disease
8/21/2021 02:50:20 pm

By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep

your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
levels normal and lower your risk for heart
disease and heart attack.

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Choose Healthy Habits
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Get regular physical activity to help you maintain a

healthy weight and lower your blood pressure,
cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

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More Information
8/21/2021 02:57:47 pm

Million Hearts® ABCS of Heart Healthexternal icon

CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and
Obesity
Vital Signs Topic: Cardiovascular Diseases
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion –
Dietary Guidelinesexternal icon
American Heart Association: Monitoring Your Blood
Pressure at Homeexternal icon
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Available Tools
8/21/2021 03:33:26 pm

Use these tools from Million Hearts® to enhance your heart

disease and stroke prevention and treatment efforts.
Tobacco Cessation Change Packageexternal icon
Cardiac Rehabilitation Change Packageexternal icon
Hypertension Control Change Package for Clinicians pdf
icon[PDF-680K]external icon
Health ITexternal icon
Hypertension Prevalence Estimator Tool
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Cardiac Rehabilitation and Your Heart
8/21/2021 03:46:58 pm

If you have had a heart attack or other heart

problem, cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is an
important part of your recovery. Take our quiz to
see how much you know about this lifesaving
program. 5 Questions:
https://www.qzzr.com/c/quiz/480768/cardiac-
rehabilitation-and-your-heart.
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Question 1
8/21/2021 03:57:01 pm

1) Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) not only helps a

person recover from a heart problem but also
helps prevent another heart problem in the future.

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Question 2
8/21/2021 04:01:02 pm

2) Who can go to cardiac rehabilitation?

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Question 3
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3) How long do cardiac rehabilitation programs

usually last?

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Question 4
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4) What is a benefit of attending a cardiac

rehabilitation program after experiencing a
cardiac event?

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Question 5
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5] Cardiac rehabilitation programs can only

happen in a hospital.

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How Do I Use This Toolkit?
8/21/2021 04:23:32 pm

Read and incorporate evidence-based policy tools and

guides into your organization.
Link to data and maps that highlight the burden of
hypertension and successful interventions.
Share messages and graphics with individuals and patients
in your social networks.
Use these tools in tandem with the actions recommended
in The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control
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Heart Disease Patient Education Handouts
8/21/2021 04:28:37 pm

The fact sheets and handouts below can help

your patients understand the risk for heart
disease and the conditions that lead to it. These
resources can also help them find ways to make
healthy lifestyle changes.
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What is a heart attack?
8/21/2021 04:32:53 pm

A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens

when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood.
The more time that passes without treatment to restore
blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart
attack. A less common cause is a severe spasm, or sudden
contraction, of a coronary artery that can stop blood flow to
the heart muscle.
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What are the symptoms of heart attack?
8/21/2021 04:36:52 pm

The major symptoms of a heart attack are: Chest pain or discomfort.

1. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side of
the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away
and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable
pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. 2. Feeling weak, light-headed,
or faint. You may also break out into a cold sweat. 3. Pain or
discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. 4. Pain or discomfort in one or
both arms or shoulders. 5. Shortness of breath. This often comes
along with chest discomfort, but shortness of breath also can
happen before chest discomfort.
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Call 9-1-1 if you notice symptoms of a heart attack.
8/21/2021 04:39:14 pm

If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in

yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately. The
sooner you get to an emergency room, the sooner
you can get treatment to reduce the amount of
damage to the heart muscle. At the hospital, health
care professionals can run tests to find out if a heart
attack is happening and decide the best treatment.
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What are the risk factors for heart attack?
8/21/2021 04:42:25 pm

Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your

age and family history can increase your risk for
heart disease and heart attack. These are called
risk factors. About half of all Americans have at
least one of the three key risk factors for heart
disease: high blood pressure, high blood
cholesterol, and smoking.
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What can I do to recover after a heart attack?
8/21/2021 04:44:09 pm

If you’ve had a heart attack, your heart may be

damaged. This could affect your heart’s rhythm
and its ability to pump blood to the rest of the
body. You may also be at risk for another heart
attack or conditions such as stroke, kidney
disorders, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
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You can lower your chances of having future health problems
following a heart attack with these steps:
8/21/2021 04:48:11 pm

Physical activity—Talk with your health care team about the

things you do each day in your life and work. Lifestyle
changes—Eating a healthier diet, increasing physical activity,
quitting smoking, and managing stress—in addition to taking
prescribed medicines—can help improve your heart health
and quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation—Cardiac
rehabilitation is an important program for anyone recovering
from a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart problem that
required surgery or medical care.
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