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HEART DISEASE

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Heart Disease is still the LEADING #1 cause of death in the USA according to the CDC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Risk Factors for Heart Disease include:

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Age and A1C (A1c is a marker for Diabetes).. learn more HERE.

Blood Pressure (Above 130 (top number) or greater than 90 (lower number).. Learn more HERE.

High Cholesterol...Learn more HERE.

Our Diets. Learn more HERE.

Exercise deficiency/Obesity/Sedentary Lifestyle....Learn more HERE.

Family History...Learn more HERE. 

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KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

ABCs: HgbA1c, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, stop Smoking

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Symptoms:

WOMEN may present differently than MEN​

Shortness of Breath

Chest Pain

Neck Pain

Radiating arm pain

Tiredness

Body Pains

NO PAINS

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Other Important Heart Web Links:  (Click to learn more)

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NIH (National Institue of Health)

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AHA (American Heart Association)

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CDC (Center for Disease Control)

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Reader's Digest Heart Health

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Go Red for Women

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WHO (World Health Organization)

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