February is American Heart Health Month, and the perfect time to learn about how to properly take care of the old ticker. An estimated 25% of all deaths in nation wide are due to cardiovascular disease, making it the number one cause of death. Dr. Michael Rosenberg is the Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc.
Due the typical diet of a Wisconsinite, we tend to be at a higher risk than some other states.
Dr. Rosenberg also spoke about a common misconception surrounding the disease.
Common signals of a heart attack include chest pain described as an achy, heavy, pressurized feeling that can have a burning feeling attached. He also stressed that “Time is Muscle”.
Holy Family’s heart attack program is one of 2 in state that are at the level they are, being in the top 100 nationwide. For More information visit hfmhealth.org/heart-care
