For the first time, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released a comprehensive guideline for the evaluation of chest pain.
Healthy Living
How to Prevent Heart Disease
Healthy habits throughout life—eating better, moving more, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking—are important steps to prevent heart disease. You also need to keep an eye on factors that make heart disease more likely. These include diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Use this resource to learn what steps you can take to protect your heart.
What's Your Plan for Heart Healthier Living?
Need help getting started? Download this booklet to help you map out steps to eat better, move more, get to or maintain a healthy weight, avoid tobacco, and manage stress.
News
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New Guidelines for Evaluating, Diagnosing, and Treating Chest Pain in Adults -
2021 Chest Pain Guideline Chest pain is the most common sign of heart trouble. Know what a heart attack can feel like so you can call 911 in an emergency. -
Healthy Diet, Physical Activity are First Line of Treatment for High Triglycerides American College of Cardiology expert consensus decision pathway offers practical guidance to help patients manage hypertriglyceridemia.
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Exercise and Healthy Diet in Midlife Lower Chance of Health Problems in Later Years New data reinforce long-term benefits of exercise and healthy food choices.