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Nearly one in every 250 people have HCM, but a large percentage of patients go undiagnosed because symptoms mimic other non-cardiac related diseases.

Arizona’s rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Arizonans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.

Oklahoma’s rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Oklahomans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.

Texas’ rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Texans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.

Mississippi’s rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Mississippians’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.

Arkansas’ rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Arkansans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.

Every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, responsible for one in every four adult fatalities. Making sure patients can access medication that protects their hearts should be a top national health care priority. But recent insurance claims data […]

Peripheral artery disease affects more than 200 million people worldwide. More commonly known as “PAD,” the disease can cause pain, impaired mobility and even the loss of limbs.

As Americans come to terms with the more than half a million victims of COVID-19, many overlook a startling fact. Cardiovascular disease exacts an even larger toll on public health every year.

Protecting public health requires policymakers at all levels to recognize the root-cause relationship linking obesity to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common chronic illnesses in America. Together, they exact a serious and growing toll on public health.

On November 13, 2020, the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health hosted a virtual town hall meeting to explore the unmet needs of heart failure patients.