After suffering from heart disease for months, Detroit Teen Trevor Sullivan wakes from heart transplant surgery, and his reaction is nothing short of amazing.
Heart disease is often referred to as a "silent killer" because so many people don't realize they're at risk or have cardiovascular health issues. The malady kills about 2,200 Americans every day, making heart disease deadlier than all forms of cancer combined. And yet, there are still so many myths about heart disease floating around.
Approximately five Michigan teens will die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest this year, and organizers hope to raise money for early detection and prevention.
Just 30 minutes of walking per day. That's what the American Heart Association hopes to get Americans to do to dramtically reduce their risk of heart disease. Can't do 30 minutes at one time? Good news!
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women age 20 and over. One in three women has some form of cardiovascular disease. About 64% of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Heart disease in women is highly under diagnosed and largely preventable.