February is Heart Disease Awareness Month
Boulder caregivers want to stop Heart Disease
Top questions to be asking your doctor this month for a healthy heart
BrightStar Care of Boulder/Broomfield, CO recommends that as an aging adult you visit your doctor two-three times a year and ask the following questions if you are experiencing concerns about heart disease awareness.
How can I change the way I live to lower my blood pressure?
- What is a heart-healthy diet? Is it OK to ever eat something that is not heart healthy? What are some ways to eat healthy when I go to a restaurant?
- Do I need to limit how much salt I use? Are there other spices that I can use to make my food taste good?
- Is it OK to drink alcohol? How much is ok?
- What can I do to stop smoking? Is it ok to be around other people who are smoking?
- What type of equipment should I buy? Where can I learn how to use it?
- How often do I need to check my blood pressure? Should I write it down and bring it to my next visit?
- If I cannot check my own blood pressure, where else can I have it checked?
- What should my blood pressure reading be? Should I rest before taking my blood pressure?
- When should I call my provider?
- Do I need to have a stress test before I exercise?
- Is it safe for me to exercise on my own?
- Should I exercise inside or outside?
- Which activities should I start with? Are there activities or exercises that are not safe for me?
- How long and how hard can I exercise?
- What are the warning signs that I should stop exercising?
Source: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000226.htm
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