Heart Facts Heart Disease has been the number 1 cause of death in the U.S. since 1910. About 1.5 million Americans will have a heart attack this year. Four reasons Why CVD Death Rates are Decreasing People are changing risk behaviors. Can also be plaque that breaks away. If it burts, it causes a hemorrhage.
Hemorrhages happen also when pressure gets too high.
Muscle spasm in artery. Heart attacks from cocaine fall under this category. Cocaine also causes fibrillation of the heart and strokes form uncontrolled blood pressure. Overweight Exercise Stress Alcohol use Information contained on this page does not represent the lecture verbatim. These notes are not a substitute for class attendance.