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Palliative Care for Heart Disease
Heart disease in the number one leading cause of death in the United States. The prevelance of heart disease alone alerts us to the need of comprehensive palliative care programs to treat it's symptoms at the end of life.
The No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is the second most common hospice diagnosis. Find out more about heart disease and how it relates to palliative care.
Heart Disease Criteria for Terminal Diagnosis
A patient with heart disease would need to meet specific criteria to support a terminal prognosis and qualify for hospice care.
About Heart Disease
Information from About Guides and partners relating to the diagnosis, treatment, and biology of heart disease.
