Published on February 3, 2010 at 4:51 AM
A free Heart Failure Community Education Evening will be held from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Apple Valley
Medical Center.
“Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in men and
women”
“Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in men and
women,” said Aaron Trygstad, MD, family practice physician with the
Apple Valley Medical Clinic and one of two speakers that evening. Common
risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, high blood
pressure, lung disease, obesity and diabetes. “There are multiple
lifestyle changes that one can make to decrease those risks,” added
Trygstad, who will speak on “Preventing Heart Problems Before They
Start” beginning at 6:30 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., Alan Bank, MD, cardiologist with the St. Paul Heart
Clinic, will present “Heart Failure: What Can the Cardiologist Do For
You?” Heart failure, one form of heart disease, is a condition in which
the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. According to
the American Heart Association, more than 5.7 million Americans are
living with heart failure, and 670,000 new cases are diagnosed every
year. New treatments for heart failure include surgical treatments and
device therapy, such as biventricular pacing and defibrillation.
“We are committed to providing the community with practical health care
information,” said Adam Berry, FACHE, Administrator and Chief Operating
Officer of Apple Valley Medical Center. “We have been an integral part
of the south metro health care community since 1974 and take our role as
educators very seriously.” Attendees of the February 9 event will be
offered free blood pressure screenings, along with a free light supper
and health care displays on heart-related topics.
SOURCE Apple Valley Medical Center
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