Cardiovascular Disease: The number one killer in the US
Over 80% of heart and vascular diseases are preventable. Our team of experts can put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle
The number of Americans dying of heart disease increased last year for the first time in more than a decade, delivering a wake-up call to the medical and scientific communities. After nearly 40 years of victories in the battle against heart disease – from the development of medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol to the public campaign against smoking – heart health experts are now facing a stark truth: Progress has stalled.
The number of Americans dying of heart disease increased last year for the first time in more than a decade, delivering a wake-up call to the medical and scientific communities. After nearly 40 years of victories in the battle against heart disease — from the development of medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol to the public campaign against smoking — heart health experts are now facing a stark truth: Progress has stalled.
At the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego, we focus all of our efforts toward preventing and treating the number one killer in the United States: Cardiovascular disease. We offer state-of-the-art technology to uncover cardiovascular disease early, treat with the most advanced cardiac techniques, and prevent hospitalizations and death. Our diverse Cardiology Team offers specialized and sub-specialized cardiac care in every area and each provider has been hand-selected from the top teaching hospitals in the United States.
- Heart Attacks
- Congestive heart failure including heart transplant
- Cardiac rhythm abnormalities
- Heart valve problems
- Stroke prevention
- Women’s specialized heart health
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Vein disorders