Every year, 805,000 Americans have a heart attack, 605,000 of them for the first time. Infographic by Ruth Basagoitia and Maya Chastain About 12% of people who have a heart attack will die from it.

Heart failure often occurs alongside other chronic conditions in older adults, but their combined impact remains unclear.

•It is normal for your heart rate to speed up during physical activity and to slow down while resting or sleeping. •Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm.

AFib can occur with no symptoms and can cause life threatening cardiac events like stroke, heart failure, and blood clots if not treated. Share on Pinterest Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib ...