ARE YOU CELEBRATING AMERICAN HEART MONTH? A LOOK BACK AT EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS Here at TZ Medical, we spend an exorbitant amount of time thinking about the heart — including its functions, its weaknesses, and how we can help physicians and hospital staff like you keep it beating for patients across the country. The same can be said of the entire medical community. Because heart disease is a leading cause of death among Americans, heart health has been a major focus of research and education for decades. Over the years, the community has made strides in combating heart disease, and one of the biggest has been the collaboration and outreach that takes place every February during American Heart Month. The first American Heart Month was celebrated in 1963 following a proclamation made by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Speaking to the nation, Johnson said, “The people of the United States need to give heed to the nationwide problem of the heart and blood vessel diseases and to support the programs required to bring about its solution.” Since then, the American College of Cardiology reports that physicians and other professionals have made a point to collaborate on the problem during American Heart Month, sharing best practices, aligning measurements, advancing implementation strategies, and raising awareness nationwide by offering resources. Today, many Americans are well aware of the importance of the heart and what they can do to safeguard its health, but as you know, they aren’t following through with best practices. Heart disease is still a leading cause of death for both men and women — in fact, the Centers for Disease Control found that from 2014–2016, an American died from cardiovascular disease every 37 seconds. That said, we can’t give up on the fight to increase awareness, learn everything we can about heart disease, and ensure suffering patients are as comfortable as possible. Have you made plans to celebrate American Heart Month this year? If you’re intent on taking action to make a difference, our lineup of heart monitoring products can help you treat patients and keep a close eye on their heart functions along the way. To learn more about cardiac monitoring products like the Trident Holter Monitor, the Trident Pro 4-in-1 Monitor, and the Trident Holter Patch, visit TZMedical.com.
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