Partnership is at the Heart of Our Care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with
one in every three deaths attributed to heart disease and stroke. While
some factors are out of your control (family history, gender and age),
the power to protect your heart is largely in your hands. Commit to living
a heart healthy life through lifestyle changes, visiting with your physician,
finding a Cardiologist or attend a heart healthy screening or education class.
2018 Disease Focus: Cardiac Arrhythmia
A cardiac arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat caused by an abnormal sequence
of electrical impulses in your heart. These electrical impulses can beat
too fast, slow or erratically, causing the heart to beat too fast, slow
or erratically. When the heart does not beat correctly, it can cause poor
blood flow and affect or damage major organs, including the brain and lungs.
While cardiac arrhythmias are common, they continue to be underdiagnosed
and undertreated. Some may experience symptoms, such as dizziness and
palpitations, while other symptoms may go unnoticed and could result in
sudden cardiac death.
Prevention is key, and during Heart Awareness Month, Hoag wishes to focus
on this disease to educate the community.