Heart disease kills more people that any other disease in the U.S. according to the American Heart Association. Many factors influence heart disease, and Banner Health specialists help those at risk get the proper information needed to understand and treat heart disease before or after problems occur. The following information is designed to help you understand your heart and heart related problems. Use this information to determine what you can do to take part in keeping a healthy heart, but don't use it as a substitute for asking questions. We want to do everything we can to help you understand your heart and heart disease.

Remember, we're here for you. We welcome your questions about heart disease, and we want to discuss your concerns. Contact a Banner facility with heart disease specialists. We wish you many heart healthy years.

More Heart Disease Information:

• The Healthy Heart
  How the healthy heart works
  
• Arrhythmia
  Changes in a hearts natural rhythm that is not normal
  
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina
  Blocked arteries and the discomfort or pain associated with the blockage
  
• Congenital Heart Problems
  Heart defects from birth
  
• Heart Attack
  Occurs when a coronary artery becomes completely blocked for a period of time
  
• Valve Disease
  An infection, heart disease or a birth defect affects your heart valves