According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease and stroke rank among the
leading causes of death for men and women in the United States.
In fact, heart disease currently holds the number one spot and is responsible for about 610,000
fatalities each year. Stroke takes fifth place, causing roughly 140,000 deaths annually.
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing more than 370,000
people every year. Other forms of heart disease include:
Each year, about 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. These events include 525,000 first
heart attacks, while the remaining afflict someone who’s had at least one previous heart attack.
Roughly 185,000 strokes—nearly 1 in 4 — occur in people who have had a previous stroke.
Our experienced and compassionate caregivers provide a variety of services that can help your
loved-one regain lost strength after a heart attack or stroke, develop a healthier lifestyle, and
maintain their independence:
