13th Annual Women’s Heart & Stroke

SeminarFebruary 22, 2020

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of womenin the United States.

Heart Disease

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart’s function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body’s needs.

Congestive Heart Failure

Also known as Coronary Heart DiseaseOccurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart.This can lead to a heart attack.

Coronary Artery Disease

The arteries carry blood and oxygen to the heart.A heart attack occurs if the heart muscle becomes starved for oxygen and the heart muscle dies.

Heart Attack

Long Beach Heart Walk

. Pain

.pressure or discomfort in chest

. Shortness of breath

. Right arm pain

. Back pain

. Nausea

. Fatigue

Symptoms of A Heart Attack for A Woman

The most common congenital heart problems:Defects in the walls between the atria and the ventriclesHeart muscle abnormalities that can lead to heart failureHeart valve defects

Congenital Heart Disease

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”

- Betty Friedman

A valve that is not functioning properly usually causes a noise, called a murmur.A heart murmur is a sign of valve disease.

Heart Murmurs

Center for Women’s Cardiac Health & Research

No. 1 cause of adult disabilityNo. 5 cause of death

What is A Stroke?

BALANCESudden loss of balance coordinationEYESSudden vision changesFACESudden facial droopARMSudden arm or leg weakness on one sideSPEECHSudden trouble speaking or understanding speechTIMETIME TO CALL 9-1-1

Know the Signs of Stroke

Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)High Blood PressureHigh CholesterolDiabetesOverweight

Stroke Risk Factors

A-Fib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or other heart related complications.This irregular heartbeat can cause blood clots that can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.

Atrial Fibrillation

Diabetes affects 25.8 million people.8.3% of the U.S. population has diabetes.In 2010, 27% of U.S. residents aged 65 years and older had diabetes.Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke.

Diabetes

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!”

- Audrey Hepburn

Blood Glucose LevelsLow Blood Sugar•< 70Normal Blood Sugar•70 - 100High Blood Sugar•> 120

Know Your Numbers

It is estimated that 68 million people have high blood pressure (hypertension).1 in 3 U.S. adultsHigh blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension

Center for Women’s Cardiac Health & Research

Normal Blood Pressure120/80High Blood Pressure150/100

Know Your Numbers

LDL means low-density lipoprotiensThis is BAD CHOLESTEROLHealthy LDL is less than 100

HDL means high-density lipoprotiensThis is GOOD CHOLESTEROLHealthy HDL is 60

Cholesterol

BMI (body mass index) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.Healthy BMI is less than or equal to 25

BMI less than 18.50UnderweightBMI 18.5 to 24.99 Healthy weightBMI 25.00 to 29.99 OverweightBMI 30 or more Obese

Know Your Numbers

30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week150 minutes total

Exercise

How Much Salt are You Having?

2000 mg per dayOne teaspoon

Watch Your Salt

Transfats

Bad Fats

Unsaturated FatsOlive oil, nuts, avocado

Good Fats

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

- John Quincy Adams

Omega 3 fatty acids may Decrease triglyceridesLower blood pressureReduce blood clottingDecrease stroke and heart failure riskReduce irregular heartbeats

Salmon, Fish Oil are good sources

Omega-3

Know Your Risk Factors!

Heart Diseases Stroke

Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)

Diabetes

High Cholesterol

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Overweight

Smoking

Physical Inactivity

Age 55 or older

Heart Diseases Stroke

Pain or pressure in chest Sudden numbness of face, arm or leg

Shortness of breath Confusion or trouble speaking

Right arm pain Sudden trouble walking

Back pain Sudden severe headache

Fatigue or nausea Remember - Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time

Know the Signs!

Lab Test Healthy Range

Blood Glucose 70 - 100

Blood Pressure 120/80

LDL Less than 100

HDL 60 or higher

Know Your Numbers!

Avoid TransfatsInclude Good Fats and Omega-3Reduce Your Salt Intake Exercise 150 Minutes a Week

Eat Well, Be Well

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To obtain a copy of today’s presentations, please go to:

http://www.memorialcare.org/HeartStroke