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Heart Library

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Almost 700,000 people die each year from heart disease, accounting for approximately 29 percent of all deaths in the US. An estimated 47 percent of deaths due to cardiac disease occur before emergency help and transportation arrives. This heart library contains a number of cardiovascular related tips, tools, and information to help you better manage your heart health.

Ask the Heart Expert!
Mark A. Turco, MD, FACC, FSCAI is an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Center for Cardiac & Vascular Research. Have heart related questions? Our heart expert has answers. Submit a Question

Heart Encyclopedia In-depth Reports
Over 3,600 illustrated health articles:
Chest Pain
Cholesterol
Heart Attack
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Stroke
View All Topics

Over 100 health topics for advanced study:
Cholesterol
Heart Failure
Heart-healthy Diet
High Blood Pressure
Stroke
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Heart Quizzes, Tools & Calculators

Quizzes: Heart Health, Obesity, Stroke

Calculators: Body Mass Index (BMI), Ideal Weight, Target Heart Rate, Waist to Hip Ratio

View All Tools & Calculators

Find a Doctor

Search our Physician Directory for over 100 specialties, like: Cardiovascular Surgery & Pediatric Cardiology.

Weekly Health Tips

Each health tip of the week is packed with stats and facts. Available via Email, RSS, and even MP3 podcast - health tip topics span from A-Z!