Heart and vascular disease is the number 1 cause of death in the U.S. It takes more lives than all cancers (number 2) and accidents (number 3) combined. In 2022, 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. was caused by heart and vascular disease.
While we’ve made big advances in ways to prevent it, find it early, and treat it, risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity are still getting worse. About 47% of adults in the U.S. have some risk factors for heart disease.
Heart disease also doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Certain groups, like women, don’t always have the same symptoms of heart and vascular disease as others.
Preventing heart disease starts with healthy habits like eating well, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight. And, spotting the signs of a heart health issue and treating it early are key to keeping a heart or vascular issue from becoming an emergency.
That’s why it’s so important to have heart and vascular disease experts (called cardiologists) who can help. Having the right guidance for your heart health can make a huge difference.
When problems happen with your heart, you want the best experts and care to get your heart back on your beat. We’re here to support your heart health with personalized care tailored to your needs. And you don’t have to travel far to see UVA Health heart experts. With 4 hospitals and a network of clinics around Virginia, you’ll find care close to home.
Our top-ranked specialists can help you protect your heart and live a healthier life. In fact, our heart and vascular disease care is recognized as some of the best in the nation.
See the awards and recognition our heart care has received.
UVA Health’s cardiologists and surgeons have the deep training and experience you want when looking for someone to guide your care. We make sure you get the thorough, expert attention you deserve.
We’re here to bring you the best care possible. Whether you need a checkup or advanced treatment, we’ll help you take care of your heart.
Get to know our heart and vascular disease providers through our 7 Quick Questions series.
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