Correction

    Circulation
    |June 17, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Corrections were made to the 2015 update of the American Heart Association

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Science
    • Public Health Statistics

    Context:

    • The "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2015 Update" by Mozaffarian et al. was published online on December 17, 2014, and in print on January 27, 2015.
    • The article is a report from the American Heart Association.

    Purpose:

    • To provide updated statistics on heart disease and stroke.
    • To disseminate critical cardiovascular health data to researchers and clinicians.

    Summary:

    • Several necessary corrections have been implemented in the article.
    • These revisions ensure the accuracy of the presented heart disease and stroke statistics.
    • The updated version is accessible online.

    Impact:

    • Ensures the reliability of the 2015 cardiovascular statistics.
    • Facilitates accurate research and clinical decision-making based on corrected data.
    • Maintains the integrity of the American Heart Association's statistical reporting.

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