The Million Hearts initiative: applying the ABCS of healthy hearts in North Carolina

N C Med J. 2012 Nov-Dec;73(6):476-80.

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

  • Aspirin / administration & dosage
  • Delivery of Health Care / standards*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hypercholesterolemia / prevention & control
  • Hypertension / prevention & control
  • Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control*
  • North Carolina
  • Quality Improvement*
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Stroke / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Aspirin