Facts you need to know
According to the Centers for Disease Control:
- One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease.
- About 659,000 Americans die from heart disease each year—that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.
- About 6.2 million adults in the United States have heart failure.
- More than 18 million adults age 20 and older have coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease.
- In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.
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“I couldn’t have had better doctors,” says Ed White on receiving life-saving heart care from Scripps.
NFL Super Bowl Champ Ed White, Patient
“I couldn’t have had better doctors,” says Ed White on receiving life-saving heart care from Scripps.
Cardiology care at Scripps
Cardiology care at Scripps
The Scripps cardiology and heart surgery program is consistently ranked by US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation. Scripps offers world-renowned heart care for you and your family, including specialized treatment for women. With convenient locations from Chula Vista to our newest state-of-the-art facility in Oceanside, California, we’re here for you when you need us. Our cardiologists and heart specialists also offer video visits for certain appointments.
Experiencing heart problems or just concerned about your heart health? Contact us today and we'll help you find the right doctor for you: 858-264-2716
Caring for you during COVID-19
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