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You may also find it helpful to use our online patient education library. Use the links below to find definitions and descriptions of terms, procedures, diagnoses, tests, and other information intended to answer some basic questions you may have. We hope you find the library informative and please don’t hesitate to ask us for more information as you need it.

Heart health tips

Your Prescription for a Healthy Heart

Here are some new ways to lower your blood pressure, stay heart healthy and live life to its fullest.

Go Ahead Hit Snooze

Getting 7-8 hours of sleep can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Walk it Out

Just 20 minutes a day can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Choose the stairs over the elevator and park farther away from the store!

Java Lovers Rejoice

Just one cup of coffee a week can reduce your risk of stroke.

Squash High Cholesterol

Adding a serving of acorn squash has nearly 10% of your daily value of fiber, which can reduce cholesterol.

Don’t Hold It.

Did you know the stress of having a full bladder may increase your blood pressure?

Hug It Out For Your Health

Hugs can bring down blood pressure levels in some women and are the perfect reason to give a hug today.

Source: American Heart Association, February 2019

New Blood Pressure Guidelines

New blood pressure guidelines

Know Your Numbers!

New ACC/AHA high blood pressure guidelines are:

  • Normal: Less than 120/80 mm Hg;
  • Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80;
  • High (also called Hypertension):
    • Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89;
    • Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90 mm Hg;

Systolic (mm Hg): top number - the pressure or force in the arteries when the heart beats
Diastolic (mm Hg): bottom number - the pressure measured between heartbeats

Livestyle Changes that Lower Blood Pressure

  • Move more
  • Don't smoke
  • De-stress
  • Focus on Nutrition
  • Cut Salt
  • Limit Alcohol
  • Lose Weight

Warning!

Over time elevated or high blood pressure weakens your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, and makes a stroke or heart attack much more likely.

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