Taking Care of Your Heart at South Bay Hospital

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEART AT SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL TOP TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER HEART QUIT SMOKING • Smoking is one of the leading controllable risk factors for heart disease REDUCE STRESS • Step away from your smartphone or computer and listen to music to relax STRENGTH TRAIN • Helps manage weight, increase muscle mass, and raise good cholesterol levels REDUCE SALT INTAKE • Lowering your sodium intake can help lower your blood pressure REDUCE FAT INTAKE • Try to make your daily fat consumption no more than 30% of your calories 30% CARDIAC SERVICES AT SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL AT A GLANCE • Dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease • Certified Chest Pain Center, Accredited in Heart Failure, and other accolades SURGICAL SERVICES > Pacemaker insertion > ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) insertion • Peripheral vascular disease treatment NON-INVASIVE SERVICES • EKG • Stress testing > Nuclear cardiology • And more CARDIAC REHABILITATION • Outpatient exercise program for patients with a history of cardiac problems • Emphasizes lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of ongoing heart problems > Includes smoking cessation, weight control, stress management, and more INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: South Bay Hospital Caring for You SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL SOCIAL.SOUTHBAYHOSPITAL.COM Sources: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/healthy-heart-tips#20 http://southbayhospital.com/our-services/heart/ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000108.htm http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/12-tips-for-better-heart-health http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/healthy-heart-tips#1