Hearth Month with American Heart Association

The American Heart Association was founded by 6 cardiologists in 1924 and has become the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don't result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. The AHA wants to see a world free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. February is Heart Month and we all have the power to take action to protect ourselves against heart disease.  In this episode, you will learn the answers to the following questions: What is the significance of Heart month? What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? What are the symptoms of a Heart Attack? Do the symptoms of heart attack differ between men and women? What is CPR and what does it stand for? What does it mean to "know your numbers?" How can I take action to improve my heart-healthy numbers? https://www.medshoprx.com/blog/heart-health-month-with-the-american-heart-association