×
Home
Services
Facilities
Patients & Visitors
Quality & Safety
Community
About LMHS
Careers
MyChart
Bill Payment
Donate
☰
Services
Facilities
Patients & Visitors
Quality & Safety
Community
About LMHS
Careers
|
MyChart
|
Bill Payment
|
Donate
Search for:
Licking Memorial Health Systems - Measurably different...for your health
Heart Health Month
About Heart Health
Heart Healthy Living
Heart Resources
Events for Heart Health
About Heart Health
Heart disease refers to several types of conditions that affect the heart, which include:
Disease of the blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease
Irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation)
Congenital heart defects
Disease of the heart muscle
Heart valve disease
The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects blood flow to the heart and can increase the risk of a heart attack.
Symptoms
Symptoms of heart disease may include:
Chest pain or discomfort
Pain in the upper back or neck
Indigestion
Heartburn
Nausea or vomiting
Extreme fatigue
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Additional symptoms for arrhythmia include chest palpitations. Swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins could indicate heart failure.
Statistics and Risk Factors
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are the most common risk factors for heart disease. Nearly half of the people in the United States have at least one of these risk factors. Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can increase a person's risk for heart disease, including:
Diabetes
Obesity
Unhealthy diet
Physical inactivity
Excessive alcohol use
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In 2024, 1 in every 3 male deaths and 1 in every 5 female deaths was caused by heart disease. Only 44 percent of women recognize that heart disease is their number one killer.
About 1 in 16 women, age 20 and older, have coronary heart disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data in 2023, Ohio was the 11th highest state in the nation for people who have coronary heart disease.
Services
All Services (A-Z)
Hospital Services
Physician Practices
Facilities
Maps & Directions
Hours of Operation
Phone Directory
Contact Us
Customer Feedback
Virtual Tours
Patients & Visitors
After Your Stay
Medical Records
Before You Arrive
During Your Stay
Visitors
Quality & Safety
Accreditation and Certification
Awards & Recognitions
Quality Report Cards
Infection Prevention
Sepsis Awareness
OCM 2.0
Medical Staff
Continuing Medical Education
Kids Place
Hospital Verification
Laboratory Test Catalog
About LMHS
Become a Volunteer
Physician Opportunities
TWIGS
Fast Facts
History
Leadership
Licking Memorial Health Foundation
LMHS Careers
Public Relations
Community
Active•Fit
Active•Senior
Healthy Community
Heart Health Month
Our Futures
Press Releases
Community Support
Classes & Events
Dial 211
Health Handouts
Sports Screening Program
Wellness Centers
Publications
Tobacco Cessation
Disclaimer & Copyright 2026 • Licking Memorial Health Systems
1320 West Main Street, Newark OH 43055 • Telephone: (220) 564-4000