American Heart Month 2015

American Heart Month Heart (2015 FAST FACTS It's An Incredible Machine Heart Disease Stats 100,000 787,000 Number of times the heart beats every day Americans killed by heart disease annually Are You at Risk? 60,000 Common risk factors include: 720,000 Total length (in miles) of the blood vessels Americans have heart attacks each year High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Obesity Hardened Arteries (Atherosclerosis) Sedentary Lifestyle 1,800 $320 Billion Gallons of blood pumped through each day Annual cost attributed to heart disease 8 - 10 Average weight (in ounces) of the human heart 15% Percentage of heart attacks that are fatal Make a Heart Healthy Choice this Month THE AMIERICON HEGRT ASSOCIATION" "Simple 7" The American Heart Association recommends the following 7 steps to improve your heart health Stay physically active on a regular basis Maintain a balanced diet of healthy foods Keep your cholesterol levels in check Take steps to manage your blood pressure Stay within your healthy weight range Keep your blood sugar levels in check Don't smoke cigarettes Heart Healthy Fact: Did you know that dental cleanings can lower your risk of heart attacks by as much as 31%? Know the Warning Signs It's a common misconception that a heart attack is completely sudden-- something that has been perpetuated in films and popular media. Many start out as a mild discomfort in the chest. Knowing these warning signs can save a life! Lightheadedness Sweating Shortness of Breath Chest Pain Nausea Discomfort in the upper body Please call 911 right away if you experience these symptoms Studies have shown that the majority of heart attacks occur between 8 & 9 in the morning (most of those have been on Mondays) Heart Health Organizations nillion /Hearts American Heart Association Million Hearts Initiative Children's Heart Foundation Go Red for Women www.heart.org millionhearts.hhs.gov www.childrensheartfound ation.org As the country's leading organization solely committed to CHD research funding, the Children's Heart Foundation dedicates itself to bringing health, hope and happiness to children and families impacted by a CHD. Our mission is to fund the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CHDS. www.goredforwomen.org The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization. The AHA is an advocate of good health, promoting positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. It also funds cutting-edge research and professional education programs. Million Hearts is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are the co- leaders of Million Hearts within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working alongside other federal agencies. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women's heart health. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease and stroke. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. Sources http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/911- Warnings-Signs-of-a-Heart- Attack_UCM 305346 SubHomePage.jsp http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/104/11/1212.full http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/ http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm https://www.goredforwomen.org/live-healthy/first- steps-to-prevent-heart-disease-and-be-heart- healthylifes-simple-7/ http://www.womenheart.org/?page=Programs_HM2014 Avail Clinical Research www.availclinical.com