Skip directly to search Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to navigation Skip directly to page options Skip directly to site content

About Heart Disease

About Heart Disease

The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart and can cause a heart attack.

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, which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.

Learn more about heart disease, heart attack, and related conditions:

Find downloadable fact sheets about heart disease and related conditions:

Heart Disease Quiz

Test your knowledge of heart disease!

More

Top