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Heart Disease: The Silent Predator

 

More than twice as many Americans will die from heart disease or stroke than from all forms of cancer combined.  High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and being overweight, physically inactive or having a family history of heart disease all increase your risk for developing heart disease.

Reduce your risk. Your personal physician can assess your likelihood for developing cardiovascular disease and provide recommendations to improve your heart health.  Some of the most common cardiovascular conditions include: