Adena Women's Heart Smart screenings set for February 12
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In observance of February as Heart Month and to assist women in the
community with knowing their heart risks and learning ways to have a
healthier heart, Adena Medical Center will host a Women’s Heart Smart
Screening on Friday, February 12, at the Adena Sleep Center, located in the
Adena Health Pavilion on the campus of Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe.
Screenings are available at a charge of $99 to women ages 40 - 60; however,
space is limited and appointments are required and taken on a first-call
basis.
Sponsored by Adena Cardiopulmonary Services, the comprehensive screening
includes a lipid panel that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL
(good cholesterol) and blood glucose; carotid ultrasound; ankle and brachial
blood pressure; body mass index (BMI) assessment; bioelectrical body
impedance analysis (BIA); nutritional advice from a registered dietitian;
and a review of cardiac risk factors by a cardiac nurse. All of these
important screenings will be provided at a charge of $99 for those who call
to schedule an appointment.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for women to take charge of their cardiac
health,” says Marla Weber, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Adena
Medical Center. “Most insurance won’t pay for cardiac health screenings if
you are symptom free, so this is a way for women to be proactive and know
their cardiac numbers so that if there is a problem, they can address and
make lifestyle changes to correct.”
Ways that heart risk may be reduced include eating a variety of nutritious
foods from all the food groups, such as more vegetables and fruits that can
help control blood pressure levels; whole-grain foods that contain fiber
which can help lower cholesterol; and eating fish at least twice a week.
It is also important to know the most common warning signals of heart
attack. The American Heart Association reports the following as symptoms to
watch for: uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center
of the chest lasting more than a few minutes; pain spreading to the
shoulders, neck or arms; and chest discomfort with lightheadedness,
fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. Less common warning
signs of a heart attack include atypical chest pain, stomach or abdominal
pain; nausea or dizziness; shortness of breath and difficulty breathing;
unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue; and palpitations, cold sweats or
paleness.
For more information or to schedule an appointment for the Women’s Heart
Smart Screening at Adena Medical Center on Friday, February 12, please call
(740) 779.7663 by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3. Appointments will be
taken until February 3, or when the schedule is full.[[In-content Ad]]
community with knowing their heart risks and learning ways to have a
healthier heart, Adena Medical Center will host a Women’s Heart Smart
Screening on Friday, February 12, at the Adena Sleep Center, located in the
Adena Health Pavilion on the campus of Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe.
Screenings are available at a charge of $99 to women ages 40 - 60; however,
space is limited and appointments are required and taken on a first-call
basis.
Sponsored by Adena Cardiopulmonary Services, the comprehensive screening
includes a lipid panel that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL
(good cholesterol) and blood glucose; carotid ultrasound; ankle and brachial
blood pressure; body mass index (BMI) assessment; bioelectrical body
impedance analysis (BIA); nutritional advice from a registered dietitian;
and a review of cardiac risk factors by a cardiac nurse. All of these
important screenings will be provided at a charge of $99 for those who call
to schedule an appointment.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for women to take charge of their cardiac
health,” says Marla Weber, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Adena
Medical Center. “Most insurance won’t pay for cardiac health screenings if
you are symptom free, so this is a way for women to be proactive and know
their cardiac numbers so that if there is a problem, they can address and
make lifestyle changes to correct.”
Ways that heart risk may be reduced include eating a variety of nutritious
foods from all the food groups, such as more vegetables and fruits that can
help control blood pressure levels; whole-grain foods that contain fiber
which can help lower cholesterol; and eating fish at least twice a week.
It is also important to know the most common warning signals of heart
attack. The American Heart Association reports the following as symptoms to
watch for: uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center
of the chest lasting more than a few minutes; pain spreading to the
shoulders, neck or arms; and chest discomfort with lightheadedness,
fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. Less common warning
signs of a heart attack include atypical chest pain, stomach or abdominal
pain; nausea or dizziness; shortness of breath and difficulty breathing;
unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue; and palpitations, cold sweats or
paleness.
For more information or to schedule an appointment for the Women’s Heart
Smart Screening at Adena Medical Center on Friday, February 12, please call
(740) 779.7663 by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3. Appointments will be
taken until February 3, or when the schedule is full.[[In-content Ad]]