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Heart
disease. It’s the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. In
fact, more than 2,150 Americans die of heart disease every day.
You can help get that number down by keeping these numbers at healthy
levels: your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight. These four
factors, along with cigarette smoking, have a big effect on your heart health.
Work with your primary care provider to learn more about your risk
factors for heart disease. Together, the two of you can come up with ways to
keep your ticker in top form.
Sources American Heart Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Either number indicates
high blood pressure, a
major risk factor for heart
disease.
Cardiovascular
disease is
responsible
for 1 in every
3 deaths in
the U.S.
A 10-minute walk, three
times a day, five days
a week can help you
protect your heart.
About 49 percent of Americans have at least one of
the major risk factors for heart disease — high blood
pressure, high LDL (bad) cholesterol, and smoking.
The number
of Americans
every year
who have a
heart attack.
You can reduce your risk
of heart attack by this
amount by controlling
your blood pressure,
cholesterol, and weight
and avoiding smoking.
DO YOU
♥
YOUR HEART?
To find a Methodist physician participating in the
Mayo Clinic Care Network to help you take control of
your heart health call
214-947-6296
Listen to
your heart
minutes
times
a day
days
a week
The number of
American adults who have cholesterol levels at or
above 240 mg/dL — raising their risk for heart disease.
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HEART HEALTH
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