Statistically speaking, heart disease is the most common cause of death in the U.S. today. More than 450,000 Americans died last year from heart disease, and over 1.2 million people experience a heart attack each year.

Heart disease is any illness or disorder that affects the heart, and causes it to operate abnormally. There are different types of heart disease; the most common variety is called coronary artery disease. Everyone reading this book has probably had some experience with heart disease, either personally or through a friend or family member.

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with heart disease, you probably have questions about what causes heart disease, how it can be treated, and how it can be prevented. This book will attempt to address all of these issues so that you can be more informed and in control. Remember the old saying that “Knowledge is power?” It definitely holds true in the case of heart disease - the more you know, the more you can do to help treat and prevent this condition!
The information in this book will literally save your life.