Women know a lot of numbers by heart - phone numbers, anniversaries, birthdays, pin numbers, and passwords. But what about your blood pressure?
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and avoidable heart-related illness and death, and nearly half of U.S. women do not recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women.
Find out how much you know about heart disease by taking the quiz below:
Take the "Know Your Numbers" Quiz!
Know Your Numbers
Knowing the facts about heart disease and the risks associated with it are crucial in preventing cardiovascular issues in your future. You can't manage what you don't measure and knowing if you're at risk starts with knowing the your personal health numbers that are most closely related to heart health:
- Blood Pressure (normal 120/80)
- Cholestrol (HDL is good cholestrol)
- Blood Sugar (fasting normal 100mh/dL)
- Body Mass Index (normal is 25kg/m2)
Make an appointment today to speak with your primary care provider about any medical history concerns and to get a current measurement of your personal heart health numbers. Your heart depends on it!
If you would like more information about heart health, call the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic at 605-882-7777 or Prairie Lakes Primary Care at 605-886-8482 and make an appointment today.