Understanding Heart Disease

Heart disease is not a single condition. It describes a range of disorders that affect the heart’s ability to function properly. Most people think heart disease begins with a heart attack. In reality, it often develops quietly over many years.

Cardiac Arrest Awareness: Education for Lifesaving Actions

Woman with heart problem placing hands over her heart

The month of October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating the public about what sudden cardiac arrest is and how to properly respond. To be clear, sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack.