Healthy Tips from the Health Home
February 2015 Newsletter
Are you at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke?
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA
Phone:
515.282.2882
www.broadlawns.org
Risk Factors you CANNOT change:
Family History—
Having a family member of CVD
increases your risk.
Ethnicity—
You have a greater risk for CVD and
stroke if you are of African or Asian
descent.
Age—
As you age CVD becomes more common.
With age the heart becomes less efficient.
Men are at greater risk of heart disease when compared to a
pre-menopausal woman.
Women past menopause are at a similar risk to a man.
Risk Factors you CAN do something about:
Tobacco Use—
Female smokers are at a higher risk.
Quitting for 15 years and longer puts you at equal risk as a non-smoker.
Blood Pressure— (BP)
Having a BP reading of more than 140/90mmHg is considered high BP.
Having high BP is the leading cause of Cardiovascular Disease in the
world.
Having high BP increases your chance of developing diabetes.
High Cholesterol—
Lowering your blood cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease.
Overweight and Obesity—
Excess weight is related to cardiovascular risk factors like high blood
pressure and diabetes.
Your BMI (Body Mass Index) should be within 18.5kg/m2—24.9kg/m2.
(This can be calculated by your physician).
Physical Inactivity—
Having less than 150 minutes of moderate activity per week or less than
60 minutes of vigorous activity per week, can increase your risk of heart
disease.
Being inactive is the 4th leading cause of cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes—
Having diabetes doubles your risk for having a stroke.
Cardiovascular disease causes 60% of all deaths in people with diabetes.
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Healthy Tips from the Health Home
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Are you at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke?
Unhealthy Diet—
Consuming high levels of saturated fat, trans-fat, and salt are linked to CVD and
strokes.
Consuming adequate fruit and vegetables reduces risk for CVD.
Alcohol—
Heavy drinking can hurt your heart increasing chance of stroke.
The more risk factors you have, the greater chance
you have of getting Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease
(CVD) or, having a Stroke.
Facts You Should Know:
1. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of
the face droop?
2. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one
arm drift downward?
3. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is
their speech slurred or strange?
4. If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1
immediately!
1 in 3 adults live with
Cardiovascular Disease.
Having a relative with heart
disease increases your chances of
getting it.
African Americans are more likely
than other racial or ethnic groups
to have high blood pressure.
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of
death in the U.S.
Strokes need to be recognized and
treated quickly for best results.
Featuring some of the Broadlawns Medical Center Clinics!
Dallas Center Medical Associates
507 14th Street
Dallas Center, IA 50063
Clinic Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please
call 515.992.3711.
Primary Care Clinic
This clinic is located in the
Medical Office Building.
Clinic Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
To schedule an
appointment, please call
515.282.2273
Family Health Center
Conveniently located across the
drive from the hospital’s main
entrance.
Clinic Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment,
please call 515.282.2334