Insights on Heart Health and Prevention by Dr. Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH

 
Heart Health 101
Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH
Cardiologist, University Heart
 
Outline
 
Impact of cardiovascular disease
 
Ways to improve heart health
 
Importance of prevention
 
Questions & discussion
 
 
Cardiovascular Disease
 
Coronary artery disease
 
Stroke
 
Congestive heart failure
 
Peripheral vascular disease
 
 
 
Impact
 
# 1 Cause of Death
 
1 death every 36 seconds
 
655,000 deaths yearly in US
1 in 4 deaths
 
Geographic and racial disparities
 
Takeaway: 
VERY
 common
 
Heart Health – Life’s Simple 7
 
Life’s Simple 7
 
Manage Blood Pressure
 
Control Cholesterol
 
Reduce Blood Sugar
 
Life’s Simple 7
 
Get Active
 
Lose Weight
 
Eat Better
 
Stop Smoking
 
Simple 7 Summary
 
CV disease is highly prevalent, know your risk
 
Know your numbers (BP, cholesterol, blood sugar)
 
Simple ≠ Easy
 
Not “All or None” – any improvement is beneficial
 
Sustainability is key
 
Healthy Habits Work
 
50% ↓risk of heart attack
Weight control
Physical activity
Healthy diet
No smoking
DNA is not your destiny!
You
 are in control
 
Khera, et al. 
N Engl J Med 
2016
 
What’s Your Motivation?
 
Live longer
5, 10, 20+ years
More time with family, friends
More time to make a positive impact
More time to enjoy retirement
Live better
Avoid disability (stroke, congestive heart failure)
Maintain independence (no medical visits, need for caregivers)
Avoid financial pitfalls ($$ hospitalizations, medications)
Feel more energetic (short and long term)
 
 
Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH
University Heart
(601) 984-5678
 
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Discover key information on cardiovascular disease, ways to enhance heart health, and the importance of prevention from cardiologist Dr. Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH. Gain insights on the impact of conditions like coronary artery disease and stroke, as well as practical tips to manage blood pressure, control cholesterol, and reduce blood sugar. Learn about the significance of heart health in combating the leading cause of death and how simple lifestyle changes can make a positive impact on your well-being.


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  1. Heart Health 101 Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH Cardiologist, University Heart

  2. Outline Impact of cardiovascular disease Ways to improve heart health Importance of prevention Questions & discussion

  3. Cardiovascular Disease Coronary artery disease Stroke Congestive heart failure Peripheral vascular disease

  4. Impact # 1 Cause of Death 1 death every 36 seconds 655,000 deaths yearly in US 1 in 4 deaths Geographic and racial disparities Takeaway: VERY common

  5. Heart Health Lifes Simple 7

  6. Lifes Simple 7

  7. Manage Blood Pressure

  8. Control Cholesterol

  9. Reduce Blood Sugar

  10. Lifes Simple 7

  11. Get Active

  12. Lose Weight

  13. Eat Better

  14. Stop Smoking

  15. Simple 7 Summary CV disease is highly prevalent, know your risk Know your numbers (BP, cholesterol, blood sugar) Simple Easy Not All or None any improvement is beneficial Sustainability is key

  16. Healthy Habits Work 50% risk of heart attack Weight control Physical activity Healthy diet No smoking DNA is not your destiny! You are in control Khera, et al. N Engl J Med 2016

  17. Whats Your Motivation? Live longer 5, 10, 20+ years More time with family, friends More time to make a positive impact More time to enjoy retirement Live better Avoid disability (stroke, congestive heart failure) Maintain independence (no medical visits, need for caregivers) Avoid financial pitfalls ($$ hospitalizations, medications) Feel more energetic (short and long term)

  18. Donald Clark III (Trey), MD MPH University Heart (601) 984-5678

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