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Million Hearts 2027<\/em>\u00ae<\/em>: Preventing Cardiovascular Events One Heart at a Time<\/em><\/h3>\n

Every\u00a0<\/strong>36 seconds<\/strong>\u00a0in the United States, one adult dies from cardiovascular disease\u00a0(CVD) <\/strong>\u2026 a life shortened because of a disease that can often be prevented. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths of men across most racial and ethnic groups.<\/p>\n

The Million Hearts initiative focuses on prevention by implementing effective strategies, preventing heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events is possible \u2026 one heart at a time.<\/p>\n

Recognize Symptoms of Heart Disease<\/h3>\n

Sometimes heart disease may be \u201csilent.\u201d But it\u2019s important to recognize the signs or symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or arrhythmia.\u00a0These symptoms may start suddenly and include:<\/p>\n

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  • Heart attack:\u00a0Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure:\u00a0Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins.<\/li>\n
  • Arrhythmia:\u00a0Fluttering or racing feelings in the chest (palpitations).<\/li>\n
  • Stroke: F.A.S.T.: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Even without symptoms, men may still be at risk for heart disease.<\/strong> It\u2019s important to understand your risk. Be proactive\u2014ask your doctor to review and discuss your risk for heart disease or stroke. If you have any of the urgent symptoms of heart disease, don\u2019t dismiss them. Act immediately.<\/p>\n

    Understand the Risks for Heart Disease<\/h3>\n

    Half of adult men in the United States are living with high blood pressure (hypertension). <\/strong>High blood pressure increases the risk for both heart disease and stroke. Millions of adults with high blood pressure do not have it under control.<\/strong> High blood pressure often does not cause specific symptoms. That\u2019s why getting your blood pressure checked regularly and working with your health care team to maintain a healthy blood pressure is so important.<\/p>\n

    Several other medical conditions and lifestyle patterns can also put men at a higher risk for heart disease, including:<\/p>\n

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    • Diabetes<\/li>\n
    • High or abnormal cholesterol<\/li>\n
    • Overweight and obesity<\/li>\n
    • Unhealthy diet<\/li>\n
    • Physical inactivity<\/li>\n
    • Excessive alcohol use<\/li>\n
    • Family history of heart disease at an early age<\/li>\n
    • Smoking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease<\/h3>\n

      To reduce your chance of heart disease or stroke, it\u2019s important to:<\/p>\n

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      • Check your\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0<\/strong>Having uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to heart disease and increased risk of stroke. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so it\u2019s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. If you are living with high blood pressure, partner with your health care team to ensure your blood pressure is well controlled (less than 130\/80 mm Hg). Learn more about\u00a0high blood pressure.<\/li>\n
      • Ask your health care team about if you should be tested for\u00a0diabetes<\/strong>. Having diabetes raises your risk of heart disease.\u00a0Learn more about\u00a0diabetes.<\/li>\n
      • Quit smoking.\u00a0<\/strong>If you don\u2019t smoke, don\u2019t start. If you do smoke,\u00a0learn ways to quit.<\/li>\n
      • Discuss checking your\u00a0cholesterol levels\u00a0<\/strong>with your health care team. Learn more about\u00a0cholesterol.<\/li>\n
      • Make\u00a0healthy food choices.<\/strong> Focus on a heart-healthy diet. Being overweight or obese (having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher) raises your risk of heart disease. Learn more about\u00a0overweight and obesity.<\/li>\n
      • Limit alcohol\u00a0<\/strong>intake to no more than two servings per day. Learn more about the impact of\u00a0alcohol.<\/li>\n
      • Speak with your family to learn if there is a family history of early heart disease.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Lower your stress level\u00a0as best you can and<\/strong> try to find healthy ways to cope with stress. Learn more about\u00a0coping with stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Learn More About Million Hearts 2027\u00ae\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Million Hearts 2027<\/strong>\u00ae<\/sup> is a national initiative co-led by the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with a goal of preventing 1 million heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in the next 5 years. <\/strong>Million Hearts\u00ae 2027 prioritizes building healthy communities and optimizing care by focusing on populations experiencing inequities. Learn more about these Million Hearts 2027\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and CDC Foundation campaigns and announcements:<\/p>\n

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        • COVID-19 Public Service Announcements (PSAs)<\/strong>. These PSAs spotlight the importance of heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging people to keep up with their regular heart health appointments and to seek emergency treatment when needed.<\/li>\n
        • Start Small. Live Big<\/strong>. This campaign encourages adults, particularly those age 55 and older, to get back on track with the small steps\u2014like scheduling their medical appointments, getting active, and eating healthy\u2014so that they can get back to living big.<\/li>\n
        • Live to the Beat<\/strong>. This campaign focuses on empowering African American people ages 35 to 54 to pursue a heart-healthy lifestyle on their own terms\u2014to find what works best individually and consistently and live to their own beat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Take the steps to protect your heart health today and lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Visit Million Hearts to learn more.<\/p>\n

          Photo by\u00a0Robina Weermeijer\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n