Cardiovascular Health

By Lisa Scharff MICP Pogo Mine Site Paramedic

• Non Modifiable

• Age 45/55

• Gender

• Family History (genetics)

• Race

• Modifiable

• High Cholesterol

• High Blood Pressure

• Cigarette smoking **single most important preventive factor

• Diabetes

• Obesity

• Lack of physical activity

• Mental stress/depression https://www.heart.org/gglRisk/main_en_US.html

• Belly Size

• Increased waist circumference • 35” females

• 40” males

• Earlobe Crease

• Cold extremities (hands, feet and nose)

• Erectile dysfunction

• Hair loss on lower legs

• Shortness of breath with mild exertion

• Brain fog/Mental confusion

• Chest “Discomfort”

• Pressure

• Tightness

• Pain

• Shoulder/Neck/Jaw

• “discomfort”

• Shortness of Breath

• Sudden profound weakness

• Dizziness/Lightheadedness

• Nausea/Gastric Discomfort

• Sweating

• Loss of conscious

• Call for Help (2911 or Emergency channel)

• Get an AED – Use if person loses consciousness

• Have person chew 2 aspirin

• Begin Chest Compressions if no signs of life (breathing, moving, groaning, etc..)

• Smoking Cessation

• Physical Activity (discuss with doctor)

• Moderate activity - 30 min 5x week

• Understand Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

• Improve Diet

• A healthy diet of lean protein, red and green vegetables, fruit, nuts, olive oil

• Avoid sugar, refined wheat/flour products, animal fat

• Decrease stress (relaxation techniques, quality sleep)

• Consider aspirin regimen (discuss with doctor)

• Consider supplementation (discuss with doctor)

• Multi Vitamins

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids

• CoQ Enzyme

• Niacin

• Vitamin D