Heart Diseases, by MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Explains that heart disease is “the number one killer in the U.S.,” and also “a major cause of disability.” Contains comprehensive links to information on the different types of Heart Diseases, their medical aspects, symptoms and diagnosis, and treatment, as well as prevention.
Indicates that the principal type of heart disease is Coronary Artery Disease also called CAD, Coronary arteriosclerosis, or Coronary atherosclerosis.
