• The most up-to-date statistics on heart disease, stroke, other vascular diseases, and their risk factors.
• New information detailing the role of family history and genetics in cardiovascular disease risk.
• Focus on progress toward achievement of the American Heart Association’s 2020 Impact Goals — “By 2020 improve cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20%, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20%.”
  
  Read the full article in Circulation

Supporting Materials

• Top 10 Things To Know
• Slide Set

Resources

• Heart and Stroke Statistics
• Scientific Statement and Guideline Library