Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. The goal of the national Million Hearts initiative is to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017 by promoting evidence-based preventive care and treatments for CVD. North Carolina has ongoing services and investments that will contribute to the success of this initiative.
MeSH terms
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Aspirin / administration & dosage
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Delivery of Health Care / standards*
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Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Hypercholesterolemia / prevention & control
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Hypertension / prevention & control
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Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control*
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North Carolina
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Quality Improvement*
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Smoking Cessation
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Stroke / prevention & control*
Substances
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Fibrinolytic Agents
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Aspirin