Healthy-Heart.org

Cardiovascular disease is a common condition, accounting for 4 million deaths per year in Europe. Here you can find reliable information and practical advice to prevent cardiovascular disease, manage your health more effectively and live longer, more active lives.

Your Heart

What you should know

Find out how your heart works, discover the warning signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease and learn how a healthy lifestyle is encouraged.

Keep your Heart Healthy

What can I do to avoid heart disease?

The best way to look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle: read about risk factors and how to monitor and maintain your cardiovascular health.

Living with Heart Disease

What can I do after a heart problem?

Learn what you can do to improve your heart's health, get back to your regular activities and find out what the medication does.

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