Chronic heart disease now kills more Americans

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Deaths from heart attacks have plummeted, but more Americans are now dying from other chronic heart conditions, a new study reveals. The study shows a dramatic decline in heart attack fatalities since 1970, with survival rates for those hospitalized now exceeding 90%. This improvement is attributed to medical advancements and public health initiatives. While overall heart disease deaths have decreased, the study highlights a shift towards fatalities from conditions like heart failure, reflecting longer lifespans after surviving heart attacks.


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