• Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States
  
• Over half of all heart attacks are first heart attacks, striking unsuspecting individualswithout previous history of coronary heart diseases
  
• Cardiovascular disease is a progressive and ongoing condition
  
• 70-90% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes

• 	Are you at risk for a heart attack?   • Determine your risk of having a heart attack   • Get printed information from experts on improving your health   • Track your coronary progress over time • Make an appointment with one of our health professionals (registered dietician, exercise physiologist or nurse)

  Risk Reduction:  A program designed to reduce the risk of having a heart attack for those who are at high or very high risk. The HealthyU Risk Reduction Program offers an initial assessment, the development of an action plan and follow-up consults with a cardiac specialist, registered dietitian and/or exercise physiologist. 
• Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation:  Specifically designed for those who have known disease and have had, or been diagnosed, with a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, stable angina, stent, valve surgery or heart failure.  This program offers an initial evaluation with a cardiovascular specialist, development of a specialized risk management action plan, prescribed and monitored exercise, registered dietitian consult, one-on-one and group education, and a referral from your physician.
• Community Heart Checks: The Heart Check includes lipid and glucose analysis, blood pressure, height, weight and waist circumference measurement, heart disease risk assessment, and consultation with a member of the HealthyU team to design an individualized action plan.

In an effort to save lives, Deaconess Medical Center has developed Healthy U, a unique, comprehensive program that places special emphasis on reduction of risk reduction and management of cardiovascular disease.  Our expert staff (a cardiologist, registered nurses, a dietitian and an exercise physiologist) will work closely with you and your physician to develop the most appropriate plan using a variety of treatment options including lifestyle interventions and/or medications.  Our goal is to assist you in making lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of having future or continued heart problems.

The Program Includes:

• An individualized action plan to help focus on heart health
  
• State-of-the-art computerized risk evaluation
  
• Multidisciplinary treatment strategies
  
• Aggressive management of cardiovascular risk factors
  
• Supervised exercise classes for both outpatient cardiac rehab and risk reduction patients
  
• Cholesterol, lipoprotein and glucose measurements
  
• Nutritional assessment, education, consultations and follow-up
  
• Education and counseling to promote a heart-healthy lifestyle
  
• Follow-up consults at regular intervals
  
• Activity analysis and prescription

Cardiac Services-- HealthGrades • 2006 “Best in State for Overall Cardiac Services” by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare quality ratings company • 2006 “Top Ten Percent in the Nation” for overall Cardiac Services by HealthGrades • 2006  “Cardiac Care Excellence Award” for Cardiology Services • 2005  “Top 100 in the Nation” for heart care by Solucient—meaning fewer deaths, shorter stay and smaller bills

If you are ready to make a change or would like more information, contact the Preventive Cardiology Department at Deaconess Medical Center
473-7901.

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