Do you know your Cardiac Risk Factors?
Personal history of:
¥ High Blood pressure
¥ High Cholesterol
¥ Diabetes
¥ Tobacco use
¥ Men over 45 years ¥ Women over 55 years
¥ Previous Heart Attack

Family history of a first-degree (parents, siblings and children) relative having:
¥ Coronary Artery Disease
¥ Heart Attacks
¥ Sudden Death occurring before age 65 in women or 55 in men
Most Heart Disease is preventable.

If you do not know your cardiac status you might consider an appointment with House Calls of Eagle River or your health care professional to discuss your individual risks and what you can do to minimize your threat from Heart Disease.

Heart Disease is not just for men anymore. According to the American Heart Association Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American Women over the age of 25. About one out of every 2.4 women die of heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases.

The American Heart Association web site (www.americanheart.org) has information that can help you understand your risk and lifestyle activities that can dramatically reduce your chance of Heart Disease.

Fredrick G. May
Physician Assistant, Certified

Fred is a Physician Assistant with House Calls of Eagle River, 696-5246. Please see our add on this page. He may also be reached at Eagle River Family Practice 694-4333.