February is American Heart Month. This means, efforts are being made to spread awareness and education about heart health. Did you know that 1 in 4 deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease?
There are many diseases that can affect the heart but this term is used primarily to describe the conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, or stroke.
Did you know the signs can be different for men and women? Men are more likely to have chest pain whereas women are more likely to have shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue. The symptoms include…
The heart can beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. Heart arrhythmia symptoms can include…
Heart disease is easier to treat when it is detected early so be sure to talk with your doctor as soon as you have any concerns.
***Seek emergency medical care immediately if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fainting spells.***
Check out our Wellness Workshops on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Heart Failure to learn more.
Interested in keeping your heart in tip-top shape? Check out our blog article "Focus on Your Heart" below:
https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/focus-on-your-heart