Research shows heart attack deaths have plummeted by nearly 90% since 1970, while deaths from heart failure and arrhythmias have increased, highlighting new cardiovascular challenges.

Your chance of dying from a heart attack has dropped dramatically, but other deadly heart conditions are on the rise, a new study found.

Still, the majority of heart disease deaths are clearly no longer due to heart attacks. “It is going to be important that we focus on these other rising causes of mortality,” says King.

Deaths from heart attacks dropped by 90%, but other heart disease risks are on the rise. Here's what to know.

US Sees 90 Percent Drop In Heart Attack Deaths Over Last 50 Years But other kinds of heart disease are presenting a growing problem.

In addition to the 89% decrease in heart attack deaths, the heart disease death rates overall dropped 66% during the study time period.

Country music legend Ray Stevens is out of intensive care after undergoing surgery on Monday to correct issues following a mild heart attack.

Here's what medical experts say about heart attack symptoms and when they're worth a visit to the emergency room. Heads up: Are you at risk for a heart attack during your workout? Need a break?

"The Streak" singer Ray Stevens underwent surgery after experiencing a mild heart attack. The 86-year-old musician canceled his July performances as he recovers.