Heart Disease

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine.

Learn more about heart disease.

About Heart Disease
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Learn about heart disease and its related conditions.

Know Your Risk for Heart Disease
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Find out what increases your risk for heart disease.

Prevent Heart Disease
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Learn what you can do to lower your risk and manage conditions that lead to heart disease.

Featured Resources
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Heart Disease Communications Kit

Health professionals can share these social media messages, graphics, and resources to educate their audiences about the importance of heart disease prevention.

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February is American Heart Month

Check out our American Heart Month partner toolkits for resources, graphics, and social messages about cardiovascular disease.

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"Live to the Beat" Campaign

This Million Hearts® and CDC Foundation campaign focuses on empowering Black adults to pursue heart-healthy lifestyles on their own terms—to find what works best individually and consistenly—as they live to their own beat.