Living with Cardiovascular Disease
Navigating cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, can be difficult. But with the right knowledge, resources and support, you can still live fully. Whether its affecting you personally, a family member or a friend, you don’t have to navigate what comes next alone.
From finding the right care team to understanding your heart diagnosis, it’s important to feel informed and confident about your health. The right information can help you take an active role in what comes next.
Heart disease may be part of your life, but it doesn’t have to define it. Prioritizing your mental health and well-being, relationships and connection with others can help you find strength as you move forward.
Heart disease doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It can impact the people who care about them, too. Whether you’re supporting a friend, caring for a loved one or talking with your kids, knowing how to be there can make a meaningful difference.
Life's Essential 8™ for Women
Different life stages like pregnancy, motherhood and menopause can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in women. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health – and ultimately reducing risk. We have a version with women’s unique health needs in mind.
How can I protect my heart throughout my life?
Your heart health is shaped across decades. Symptoms, risk factors and health needs change across life stages. The good news? There are opportunities at every stage to strengthen and protect your heart.
