February is American Heart Month, a time when Denver Health joins with health professionals around the country to encourage everyone to take time to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and by taking just a few small steps, Americans can make their hearts healthier and avoid conditions such as high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) that can lead to even more serious conditions such as heart disease, heart attack, stroke and/or cardiac arrest.