Cardiovascular disease accounted for 12% of total U.S. health expenditures in 2019 to 2020, more than any major diagnostic group, according to a 2024 report from the American Heart Association.

Every time you visit your doctor, one of the first things they do is take your blood pressure. Blood pressure is a crucial part of cardiovascular health and is one of the best ways for doctors to ...

Most women are unaware of their cardiovascular risks, despite that heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Sex-specific risk factors like menopause, diabetes, obesity, ...

Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart problems and problems with your blood vessels. Heart disease and ...