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@SCAI sponsors https://xitter.cf/t.co/FZq6A2irp6, a public education initiative on cardiovascular disease and treatment, not to be construed as medical diagnosis or advice.

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70% of Americans are unaware of the most common vascular disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is also the leading cause of amputations. We encourage patients to Get a Pulse on PAD by learning the symptoms and risk factors ➡️ PADPULSE.org. #PulseonPAD
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Thank you @joelbervell for sharing key information about PAD! We encourage everyone to Get a Pulse on PAD. For more, visit PADPULSE.org. instagram.com/p/C4_jjr8PWl2/ #PulseonPAD #PADAwareness
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Social stress interaction could cause heart disease by 21%. Read more about women who are at risk of coronary diseases due to social stress. ow.ly/q1XJ50FXmMa
When you have high blood pressure, heart failure, or heart valve disease, you should be aware of special dietary considerations that will contribute to your wellness. ow.ly/kzFl50FXmHr
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. occur due to heart disease, and the condition affects all genders and all ethnic groups. Read more about the cause and treatments of heart disease. Read more: medicalnewstoday.com/article…
It is critical now more than ever that Americans maintain overall health by continuing routine care and seeking treatment for medical emergencies. That’s why we are reminding people to stay in care with the #SecondsStillCount campaign.
Even though it impacts millions of Americans, many know very little about heart #valvedisease, which causes 25,000 deaths annually. Watch this short video to learn more: bit.ly/3auDaLg
When was the last time you got your heart checked? This #ValveDiseaseDay, learn the #valvedisease risk factors and symptoms & schedule your annual exam with your doc! Learn more: valvediseaseday.org.
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Symptoms of #valvedisease are often dismissed as normal signs of #aging. Learn what symptoms to look for & talk to your healthcare professional. More: valvediseaseday.org
For patients who want to better understand heart attack, heart failure stroke and atrial fibrillation and both prevention and treatment. One hour podcast link below. @BrownMedicine @MedicalNassau @NYSCACC @SCAI @AnkurKalraMD @baileyannRN @MendedHearts @KhandelwalMD @stentdoc1
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HFSA has several important patient resources available including a patient webinar series, risk assessment toolkit, and other educational tools. Visit ow.ly/gzlZ50DzasM for information. #HFWeek2021
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It is critical now more than ever that Americans, especially in our minority communities, maintain overall health by continuing routine care and seeking treatment for medical emergencies. That’s why we are reminding people to stay in care with the #SecondsStillCount campaign.
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Only 1 in 3 African Americans and Latinos would be comfortable going to the hospital for a medical emergency during the ongoing pandemic. #SecondsStillCount when it comes to heart attacks and stroke - learn why it’s critical to stay in care: ow.ly/LYsv50DmkMR
When it comes to #hearthealth and staying in care, minorities are disproportionately impacted. Our recent survey found African Americans & Latinos feel less safe going to the doctor during the pandemic compared to the general population #SecondsStillCount ow.ly/47QM50DmjHM
Understanding blood pressure, how to read your pressure, and what different readings mean is important to maintaining your heart health. ow.ly/csNT50CRvAP
Is PFO Closure the right treatment for you? Learn more about the criteria. ow.ly/Lkc050CRvzI