Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month." (Note this is not "Heart Month" or "National Heart Month.") The American Heart Association led initial efforts to develop Annual American Heart Month.
About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2010, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.
The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a stroke in the future.
Other conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include arrhythmia, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and secondhand smoke are also risk factors associated with heart disease.
General Health Clinic encourages you to speak with your health care professional with any coronary concerns. The Clinic welcomes most major insurances along with Medicare and Medicaid. Payments by cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. The clinic is located at the junction of highways 148 and JJ in Hopkins, Missouri.
In celebration of American Heart Month, General Health will have a lab special from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 19. Participants can get their blood sugar, liver function, cholesterol, and thyroid function checked for $40. Those wishing to check their Vitamin D level can add that test for an additional $30. Men can add a prostate cancer blood screening test for $20. Appointments can be made by calling 660-778-3209.
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HeartMonth/ & http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4441
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