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Healthy Hearts. Tom Shupp , Stroke and Chest Pain Coordinator Kathy Troupe CRNP, CV Service Line 6/3/14. The Circulatory System. Know Your Heart. ● “ Heart attack” Myocardial Infarction ● High Blood Pressure Hypertension ● Stroke CVA ● PAD - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Tom Shupp , Stroke and Chest Pain CoordinatorKathy Troupe CRNP, CV Service Line
6/3/14
The Circulatory System
Know Your Heart ● “Heart attack” Myocardial Infarction
● High Blood Pressure Hypertension
● Stroke CVA
● PAD Peripheral Arterial Disease
Know the SignsHeart Attack Signs-Myocardial Infarction
Chest discomfort Shortness of breath Upper body discomfort Nausea, indigestion, dizziness Unusual tiredness, anxiety Trouble sleeping
Know the Signs
High Blood Pressure Signs
Usually no symptoms
Stroke – CVA (Remember F.A.S.T.) F. – Face (look for an uneven smile)
A. – Arm (check if one arm is weak)
S. – Speech (listen for slurred speech)
T. – Time (call 911 right away)
Peripheral Arterial Disease – PAD
Leg pain with walking
Swelling
Know Your Risk Assessment RISK FACTORS Age
Smoking History Medical History Family History
NUMBERS BMI Blood Cholesterol Blood Pressure Fasting Blood Sugar
Know Your Body
Lifestyle & ActivityDietWeight“Comorbidities”Medications
Medications
Medications
Medications
Medications
Stick to a PlanLabworkMedical appointmentsSymptom LogAdvanced Directives / Emergency Contact
ListTake your MedicationsStop SmokingStay ActiveEat Right!
Questions?
Thank You !