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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men, claiming nearly 700,000 lives annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If heart disease runs in your family, your risk of developing heart problems increases. Fortunately, by taking proactive steps, you can help protect your heart and reduce your risk.
At Phoenix Heart, we are committed to helping you understand your risk factors for heart disease and guiding you in the right direction to maintain heart health. Early screenings and preventive care are key to identifying potential issues before they become serious. If heart disease is a concern for you, here are three simple steps to lower your risk:
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1. Understand Your Risk Factors
Your family history plays a significant role in your heart health, but other factors can also contribute to your risk of heart disease. Some, like age and family history, are beyond your control, but many others are modifiable. Taking steps to manage or eliminate these modifiable risk factors can help balance the risks you inherit.
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Poor diet
- Lack of physical activity
- Being overweight or obese
At Phoenix Heart, we guide you in identifying and managing these risk factors through regular screenings and personalized care plans. It’s also important to review your family’s medical history. Understanding what types of heart disease or other chronic conditions like diabetes or stroke are prevalent in your family can help you take more targeted action to protect your heart.
2. Schedule a Heart Evaluation
While some signs of heart disease can be felt, others may be hidden. To truly understand your heart health, it’s essential to schedule a heart evaluation. Our experienced team at Phoenix Heart provides comprehensive evaluations to assess your cardiovascular system and catch even subtle signs of trouble.
During the evaluation, we review your personal and family medical histories, risk factors, and any symptoms you may have experienced. We also perform a physical exam, measure your weight and blood pressure, and conduct bloodwork to assess cholesterol levels, glucose, and other markers of heart disease. Diagnostic tests such as EKGs, chest X-rays, stress tests, or echocardiograms may also be recommended to get a clearer picture of your heart’s health.
3. Follow Your Prevention Plan
Once your evaluation is complete, we work with you to create a personalized prevention plan tailored to your heart health needs. This plan will likely include lifestyle changes like adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, and possibly taking medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, or other underlying conditions.
Routine check-ups and follow-up care are also key to assessing your progress and adjusting your prevention plan as needed. At Phoenix Heart, we are here to support you every step of the way on your journey to better heart health.
Embrace Heart Health Today
A family history of heart disease may increase your risk, but by taking proactive steps now, you can significantly reduce that risk and improve your overall health. To learn how we can help you develop a heart-healthy lifestyle plan, book an appointment with our team at Phoenix Heart. We serve patients across Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Cottonwood, Black Canyon City, Laveen Village, and Anthem, Arizona.
Let us guide you to a healthier heart and a more vibrant life.
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