CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
4.
MINUTES MATTER If you’re having a heart attack or stroke, the more quickly you act, the more likely you are to avoid permanent disability or death. If you’re having symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately, even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack or stroke. Don’t call your doctor’s o ce first or drive yourself to the hospital; calling 911 is usually the fastest and best way to start receiving care.
TRIGLYCERIDES
500+
Very High
200-499
High
150-199
Borderline high
WARNING SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK
WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE A stroke occurs when your brain isn’t getting the blood it needs. The most common signs of a stroke: • Face drooping on one side • Arm weakness or drooping on one or both sides Chest discomfort is the most common symptom for both men and women, but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience the other common symptoms. A heart attack is when the blood flow to the heart is partially or completely blocked, depriving the heart of the oxygen it needs. Common heart attack symptoms include the following — sometimes sudden and intense, but other times developing more slowly: • Chest discomfort , including pain or pressure in the center of your chest • Discomfort elsewhere in your upper body including arms, back, neck, jaw, teeth or stomach • Shortness of breath , indigestion, nausea or vomiting, lightheadedness or a cold sweat
<150
Normal
5.
FASTING GLUCOSE
126+
Diabetes
100-125
Prediabetes
<100
Normal
6.
• Speech di culty • Vision problems • Dizziness
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE
Men = 37” or less Women = 32” or less
• Confusion or trouble understanding people • Di culty with walking, balance or coordination • Severe headache that comes on quickly for no reason If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately — even if you’re not sure it’s a stroke. Sources: American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic, WebMD
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MEDICA MAGAZINE | SPRING 2020
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