Staff Reports | Science & Technology
Heart disease claims the lives of more Americans every year than any other medical disorder — including all cancers combined — according to the American Heart Association.
According to the AHA, cardiovascular disease kills more than 930,000 people in the U.S. every year and nearly half of Americans (48.6%) have some type of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and/or high blood pressure, according to Abrazo Health officials.
“This is the perfect time to embrace a healthier you because Heart Month is a global awareness campaign celebrated every year in February to inspire each of us to work on maintaining or improving heart health,” says Dr. David Prutzman, interventional structural cardiologist, Abrazo Health.
Take a free online heart assessment at abrazohealth.com that only takes 2-3 minutes, it’s quick and easy, and you get near-immediate results, based on your answers, about your current risk level for heart disease.
“Understanding your risk level is an important first step in prioritizing heart health,” Dr. Prutzman said. “Share the results of your online heart assessment with your healthcare provider, especially if you’re high risk. Now is the time to make informed decisions and take proactive steps for your heart health, before it ever becomes too late.”
Abrazo Health is offering them in February at various Valley hospital locations: they take ~10 minutes and assess the circulatory system in your neck and ankle arteries, heart rhythm, blood pressure and fitness.
