Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn how you can reduce your risk.
Remember Your ABCS
Keep the ABCS in mind every day and especially when you talk to your health care professional:
Share your health history, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask if taking an aspirin each day is right for you.
Prevention
Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States today. Many of the people who are at high risk for heart attack or stroke don't know it. The good news is that many of the major risk factors for these conditions can be prevented and controlled. Talking to your health care professional about your heart health and getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked are important first steps to reduce your risk. Many other lifestyle choices—including eating healthy, exercising regularly, and following your health care professional's instructions about your medications—can all help protect your heart and brain health.
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Remember Your ABCS
Keep the ABCS in mind every day and especially when you talk to your health care professional:
- Appropriate Aspirin Therapy for those who need it
- Blood Pressure Control
- Cholesterol Management
- Smoking Cessation
- Talk to Your Health Care Professional
Share your health history, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask if taking an aspirin each day is right for you.
Prevention
Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States today. Many of the people who are at high risk for heart attack or stroke don't know it. The good news is that many of the major risk factors for these conditions can be prevented and controlled. Talking to your health care professional about your heart health and getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked are important first steps to reduce your risk. Many other lifestyle choices—including eating healthy, exercising regularly, and following your health care professional's instructions about your medications—can all help protect your heart and brain health.
- Remember Your ABCS
- Talk to Your Health Care Professional
- Control Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
- Eat Healthy for Your Heart
- Get Moving
- Quit Smoking
- Barriers to Effective Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention
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