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Just about all Americans, including African Americans, are at risk for heart disease. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk, including knowing your risk factors and improving the ones, such as being overweight or having high blood pressure, that you can change. The information here can help you get started toward better heart health.
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Heart Disease 101
Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease. It is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to heart attack. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart. Often referred to simply as heart disease, it is one of several cardiovascular diseases, which are diseases of the heart and blood vessel system. Other cardiovascular diseases include stroke, high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and rheumatic heart disease.
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