Heart Disease Mortality in the United States
Heart Disease Mortality in the United States
Originally Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association 25 June 2025
Source: CDC data analysis, published (From 1970 to 2022)
1. Overall Heart Disease Mortality:
• Declined from 41% of U.S. deaths in 1970 to 24% in 2022.
2. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI):
• Age-adjusted death rates decreased by 89% over 52 years.
3. Rise in Mortality from Other Cardiac Conditions (1970–2022):
• Heart Failure: +146%
• Hypertensive Heart Disease: +106%
• Arrhythmias: +450%
4. Key Quote – Dr. Sara King (Stanford):
• The shift in mortality reflects major progress in AMI care, but highlights emerging risks from other cardiac conditions.
5. Contributing Risk Factors:
• Increasing prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension in the U.S.
• Aging population may worsen these trends.
6. Call to Action:
• Innovation in heart failure and rhythm disorder care is now essential.
