The Best Valentine’s Day Gift: Saving a Heart | HHS.gov

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift: Saving a Heart | HHS.gov

Heart disease is the leading cause of death during or following pregnancy.

While we often think of chocolate hearts in February, there is another heart that should be on our minds – the hearts of the American people, especially women. Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health and Dorothy Fink, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health challenge you to take care of your heart.