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:

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Attack
• Other Related Conditions

Find downloadable fact sheets about heart disease and related conditions:

• Heart Disease
• Men and Heart Disease
• Women and Heart Disease
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Cardiomyopathy
• Heart Failure
• Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
• Stroke
• High Cholesterol
• Aortic Aneurysm
• High Blood Pressure
• Pulmonary Hypertension