While there is work to be done across the nation to combat the rise in cardiovascular mortality, the deadly toll of heart disease varies significantly by state. Take Health to Heart encourages patients, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers to use these fact sheets to understand the outlook and impact of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in their backyard.
STATE OF THE HEART: Cardiovascular Disease Impact and Outlook in the United States
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Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death among Black Americans. Clinical trials are crucial in developing effective treatments and prevention strategies as we strive to address this health disparity. However, the underrepresentation of Black Americans in these read more about Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective

A Cardiologist Explains: The Silent Killers: Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks
In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the critical, life-threatening differences between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks—two terms often confused but with drastically different outcomes. Learn how sudden cardiac arrest, triggered by dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, causes read more about A Cardiologist Explains: The Silent Killers: Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks

A Cardiologist Explains: Why Heart Disease Hits Black Communities Harder
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa is a heart health champion at Rush University Medical Center, where she specializes in cardiomycology, managing heart disease in cancer patients. Passionate about her work as a clinician, researcher, and professor, Dr. Okwuosa is dedicated to fighting read more about A Cardiologist Explains: Why Heart Disease Hits Black Communities Harder

A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the essential numbers and lifestyle choices that impact heart health. She highlights key risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle habits, stressing the importance of tracking these metrics read more about A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics

How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women
Heart disease and breast cancer are two of the most significant health threats facing women today. For Black women, these conditions often intersect in ways that amplify their risks. While they may seem unrelated, emerging research reveals a silent connection read more about How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women

Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains
You've indulged in treats at a family gathering when suddenly, chest pain strikes. Is it just heartburn—or something more serious, like a heart problem? Knowing the difference could be life-saving, says Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, an associate professor of gastroenterology at read more about Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains