Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., killing more women and men than all types of cancer combined. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important, as people with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
For women in particular, it is known as a silent killer, as the symptoms of heart disease or heart attacks in women can be very different from men and not always recognized as heart-related.
For all groups, getting regular screenings, understanding and managing risk factors and living a heart-healthy life style can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
Cape Cod Healthcare's Heart and Vascular Institute, along with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), highlights the importance of education and awareness in the prevention of this dangerous disease. Our free cardiovascular risk assessment will help you to learn about risk factors as well as strategies to manage your heart health while inspiring those around you to do the same.
Prevent & Control Risk Factors
The chance of developing heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control your risk factors. Our free cardiovascular risk assessment will take about 5 minutes to complete and will provide you with a personalized and confidential report that will help you:
- Learn your current heart health status
- Identify medical and lifestyle factors to reduce your risk of heart disease
- Take action to reduce your level of risk, including making you aware of the many services
available through Cape Cod Healthcare
- Understand your "Heart Age." According to the Centers for Disease Control, this is the calculated
age of a person’s cardiovascular system based on the risk factor profile
Heart-Healthy Living
Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn about living a heart-healthy lifestyle from the NIH, including the importance of:
- Understanding your risks
- Getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked
- Choosing heart-healthy foods
- Aiming for a healthy weight
- Managing stress
- Getting regular physical activity
- Quitting smoking
- Getting enough good-quality sleep
Expert physicians, exceptional care
Preventative heart health is an importance part one’s self-care. Cape Cod Healthcare urges you to make your health a priority and take action to prevent heart disease.
Should you or a loved one require cardiac care, Cape Cod Healthcare’s Heart and Vascular Institute has been nationally recognized for superior heart and vascular care. Our expert physicians and specialized clinical staff provide a comprehensive range of cardiovascular treatments using the latest in technology, including minimally invasive procedures, to achieve excellent outcomes.
