About Heart Disease
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The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart and can cause a heart attack.
The term "heart disease" refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.
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- Page last reviewed: August 10, 2015
- Page last updated: August 10, 2015
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