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Heart Disease Deaths Drop 89%, Chronic Conditions Surge

7/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study shows heart disease deaths in the U.S. have plummeted, with heart attack fatalities dropping an astonishing 89% since 1970. Yet, the rise in deaths from chronic conditions like heart failure and high blood pressure underscores an urgent need for better management strategies as more people survive initial heart events.

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A groundbreaking study shows heart disease deaths in the U.S. have plummeted, with heart attack fatalities dropping an astonishing 89% since 1970. Yet, the rise in deaths from chronic conditions like heart failure and high blood pressure underscores an urgent need for better management strategies as more people survive initial heart events.