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Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) is a children's illness characterized by fever, rash, swelling of the hands and feet, irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips and throat. These immediate effects of Kawasaki disease are rarely serious; however, long-term heart complications result in some cases and can be seen as early as two weeks after onset of the disease.
Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans today; heart attack is its most visible sign. Find an explanation of heart attack, prevention guidelines, patient information and more here.
Hoops For Heart
Help fight heart disease and stroke. Students can raise funds while learning basketball skills by participating in the American Heart Association's Hoops For Heart event.
Howstuffworks "How Cholesterol Works"
Medical research shows that high levels of cholesterol are associated with heart disease, the nation's number one killer. One in five Americans has high cholesterol -- find out if you're at risk.
Statistics
The American Heart Association works with government agencies to derive annual statistics for cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and others.
Advocacy: You Can Make A Difference
Close to 1 million Americans die each year from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Policymakers and legislators can make a difference in fighting these devastating diseases.
The Heart Of Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Resistance
The Heart Of Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Resistance is an American Heart Association program to help type 2 diabetes patients control cardiovascular disease.
Learn Our Issues
Each year, the American Heart Association develops a public policy agenda to guide the activities of its Washington, D.C.-based Office of Public Advocacy and to serve as a guide for state, local, and community-based advocacy efforts. The American Heart Association encourages Congress to join the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Children: Heart Disease & Health
The two types of heart disease in children are
Coalitions
The Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition is made up of over 200 Members of Congress who are dedicated to the fight against heart disease and stroke. The Coalition serves as a forum to educate embers of Congress and their staff about important heart and stroke issues.
ApoB: a better marker for heart disease risk than "bad" cholesterol
A cholesterol component called apolipoprotein B may be more strongly linked to several heart disease risk factors than the LDL cholesterol for which millions of Americans are screened each year.
Howstuffworks "How Cholesterol Works"
Medical research shows that high levels of cholesterol are associated with heart disease, the nation's number one killer. One in five Americans has high cholesterol -- find out if you're at risk.
More intensive cholesterol treatment an option for high risk heart patients
Updated recommendations say more intensive cholesterol treatment is an option for people at high risk for heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease.
American Heart Association
Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease.
Congestive Heart Failure
Learn more about congestive heart failure, its treatment, and ways to cope with stress and the disease.
Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Over the past few decades, there's been a revolution in caring for children with congenital heart defects. Advances in diagnosis and surgery have made it possible to fix or repair most defects, even those once thought to be hopeless. Many people with these defects are now reaching adulthood and living full, active lives.
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