Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in America. Unlike most diseases,
cardiovascular disease is controllable and preventable. The key is proper
education and awareness of what to do to reduce our risks. At Valley Health
we are working each and every day to identify people with risk factors
for heart disease and teach them how to live a healthier lifestyle before
a true emergency occurs. Believe it or not, you have the power to significantly
reduce your risk of developing heart problems.
Outpatient Clinic
The
preventive cardiology clinic at Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | Valley Health provides
services for patients who may be at higher risk for heart disease because
of genetic conditions, family history and other factors, to help them
manage those risks. The clinic offers assessment, screening, education
and follow-up care.
Women’s Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.
Yet fewer than 50% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their
greatest health threat, according to a 2020 American Heart Association
report. Symptoms may be different or less noticeable. Learn more about
women’s heart health.
Calcium Scoring
Patients with a family history of coronary artery disease may be candidates
for calcium scoring. A low dose CT scan of the heart measures the amount
of calcium in the coronary arteries, and the resulting score helps assess
the individual’s risk of developing heart disease.
Click here to learn more about cardiac CT calcium scoring at Valley Health.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Make these lifestyle changes:
Schedule an annual wellness visit with your doctor
Know your numbers – blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar
Know your heart risk factors
Eat less sugar and simple carbohydrates
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Stop smoking
Know your family history
Exercise
Work with your doctor
CPR
If your friend or loved one went into cardiac arrest, would you know how
to perform life-saving CPR? According to the American Heart Association,
CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or even triple a
cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Valley Health offers
a number of training options to help you learn CPR.
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people
who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital”
setting (such as at home, at work or in a public place).
CPR Anytime™ is a program for anyone who wants to learn basic skills
of CPR for adults, children and infants, choking relief and general awareness
of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The program can be used to
train small groups and community organizations. CPR Anytime does not provide
certification in CPR.
For those wishing to earn CPR certification, Heartsaver CPR AED is an instructor-led
course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how
to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.
For more information about CPR training offered by Valley Health, call
540-536-2254.
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