BOISE, Idaho — Heart disease remains America’s leading killer despite decades of medical advances, with only 7% of people with cardiovascular conditions having their health well-controlled, according to the American Heart Association.
While deaths from cardiovascular disease have been cut in half since 1924, experts say the nation still isn’t doing enough to address the silent nature of heart conditions that often go undetected until it’s too late.
“While there’s continued focus on it, we know we’re not doing a great job,” said Dr. Daniel Meltzer, an Emergency Room Doctor with St. Alphonsus and Executive Medical Director for Regence BlueShield of Idaho…