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Heart Health Resources
A great heart health resource is your doctor. Set a regular date every year with your doctor. Do you know the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? That’s certainly true when it comes to heart disease. If caught in the early stages, heart problems can often be turned around with simple lifestyle changes. Wait and you may find yourself facing a quadruple bypass – or worse. Just like with your family, its not a good idea to hide health problems from your doctor. If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen him or her, now is probably a good time to make an appointment for a complete checkup. If you’re at risk for heart disease, or you thin you may already be having heart problems, don’t delay. Before your visit, be sure to make a list of any health-related symptoms or concerns you may have. Here are some questions you might want to discuss with your doctor while you’re there. Take a notepad with you, or ask a friend or a family member to go with you as a second set of ears. • What are the signs of heart disease?
• How can I tell if I’m having a heart attack? Heart Attack Warning Signs Visit a Cardiologist if You… • Have been diagnosed with heart disease . With the help of more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters throught the U.S., the American Heart Association (in conjunction with the American Stroke Association) is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease affects all of us. It’s the leading killer of both men and women. To contact the American Heart Association, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) or visit: www.americanheart.org The Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute is recognized as an international cardiovascular referral center and has been ranked #1 in the nation for the cardiac care by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 years. The Institute’s web site features a simple online risk calculator that you can use to complement your health screening. Call the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute resource line at 1-866-289-6911. To access the risk calculator and to learn more about heart disease and how to prevent it, visit: www.clevelandclinic.org/heart American Diabetes Association American Dietetic Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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