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Heart Health & Cardiovascular Disease in Maine
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Maine, causing 4 out of every 10 deaths in our state. This means that about 4,500 people die from cardiovascular disease each year (Maine Cardiovascular Health Program).
Heart disease and stroke are the principal components of cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and stroke. In this section, you can learn how to treat and prevent High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, and Stroke and Brain Attack.
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News on Heart Health
More National News- High Resting Heart Rate Spells Trouble for WomenMedlinePlus, 2/4/09
- Study: Heart CT Scans May Pose RiskNPR, 2/3/09
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