Heart Disease

According to recent American Heart Association statistics, an estimated 1 in 3 American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Many people often wait until their first symptom is their last.  Don't let this happen to you.  Get educated and learn how to ward off heart disease in your life.  Even if you feel healthy, you should consider speaking with your health care provider or go to your local Wellness clinic for a risk assessment.  Most of all heart disease can be prevented.  With a simple assessment, risk evaluation, and individualized plan in place you will be on your way to a healthier you!

Common risk factors include:

• Family history of coronary disease or heart attack
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Physical inactivity
• Obesity/being overweight
• Smoking
• Stress
• 45 y.o or greater if you are a Male
• 55 y.o. or greater if ou are a Female

Patients with lab results can take our simple heart disease risk assessment quiz.