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American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

CDC Educational Materials for Patients

Key definitions, Facts about heart disease, Fact Sheets, and other resources published by the CDC for patients.

CDC Educational Materials for Professionals

Fact Sheets, Data and Statistics, Maps, Guidelines, Recommendations, and Reports published by the CDC for professionals.

CDC Heart Disease Statistics and Maps

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 600,000 people each year. The reports and other products on this webpage can serve as resources to public health officials and other health professionals who need up-to-date information about heart disease.

CDC official heart disease webpage

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 CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.

Heart Disease Deaths in New Mexico

In 2017, heart disease was the leading cause of death in New Mexico and accounted for over 20% of all deaths.

High Blood Pressure in New Mexico

High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) (including heart attack, heart failure, or stroke) and kidney failure. For adults who have high blood pressure, controlling it through lifestyle modifications (i.e., diet and exercise), as well as medications, can help reduce the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease or kidney failure.

High Cholesterol in New Mexico

High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (i.e., heart attack, heart failure, or stroke). Regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet can help prevent high cholesterol and improve cholesterol levels that are not optimal. Smoking can decrease levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, which also increases risk for cardiovascular disease. If lifestyle changes aren't enough to bring cholesterol levels into a healthy range, the addition of medication can often lead to effective control.

Hypertension Guideline Toolkit

The 2017 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults (2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guideline) has important implications for the treatment of nearly 103 million adults in the United States. As healthcare providers, you need resources to help you integrate the new guideline into your practice so you can provide optimal care for patients with elevated blood pressure(BP) or hypertension.

Measurement of Blood Pressure in Humans: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association

The accurate measurement of blood pressure (BP) is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. This article provides an updated American Heart Association scientific statement on BP measurement in humans.

Preventing Heart Disease: What You Can Do

You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any health conditions you may have.

Stroke Deaths in New Mexico

In 2016, stroke was the fifth leading cause of death in New Mexico.

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

What do your blood pressure numbers mean? The only way to know if you have high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) is to have your blood pressure tested. Understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure.

YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

Take action to improve heart health. One in three American adults has high blood pressure, which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S.

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