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Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death of Americans – accounting for one out of every four deaths in the U.S.

But the truth is, heart disease is avoidable and treatable, and most of its risk factors are lifestyle based, meaning they can be altered with simple changes in diet and exercise.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease, and about half of all Americans (47 percent) have at least one of these three risk factors.

Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices also can put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including:

• Diabetes
• Excess weight and obesity
• Poor diet
• Physical inactivity
• Excessive alcohol use

Experience Counts

Piedmont Heart at Augusta is dedicated to helping educate, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate those in our community with heart and vascular issues. We are proud to serve our community by providing a state-of-the-art facility with a dedicated team of healthcare providers whose goal is to provide the most progressive care available to our patients. In this age of technology, our objective is to provide our region with appropriate innovation so patients and families can stay close to home for even the most advanced treatment. Our team consists of more than 600 skilled physicians including more cardiologists and cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons than any area hospital.

Today, Piedmont Augusta has the most comprehensive and innovative heart and vascular service in the region. We also take pride in providing cardiovascular care across the continuum including acute hospital care, extended care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and home health care.