Heart Blog | Bellin Health
Welcome to the Bellin Health Heart Blog, where you can share articles and information with a clinical expert who will help you stay up-to-date on causes, symptoms and treatments of heart disease.
Be sure to check in weekly for new posts and updates. Don't forget that we want to hear from you. Share your heart story with others by adding a comment, or click on the "Ask Kelly" button to get answers to your own heart health questions.
Stroke awareness month
May is American Stroke Month
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.
Easy switches and smart choices
For a healthier diet, here are some examples of easy switches and smart food choices.
Meat, Fish and Poultry
Limit:
- fatty meats
- sausage
- bacon
- organ meats
- tuna packed in oil
- bologna
- hot dogs
- salami
- lunch meats
Smart substitutes: lean cuts of beef
the dentist and antibiotics
Ask Kelly Question:
I am a 55 year old women with a murmur. Should I be taking antibiotics before going to the dentist?
Call to action on Atrial Fibrillation
I recently learned about a program whose purpose is to improve awareness, understanding and management of an electrical heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation.
AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation, is a collaboration of healthcare leaders and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of people affected by atrial fibrillation (AFib).
BellinHeart is blogging into social media
BELLINHEART IS BLOGGING INTO SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONNECT AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY This is the title of the abstract and poster that I recently took to the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association. I thought that I would share my abstract with you here.
The importance of Blood Pressure
What should my blood pressure be? Why does it matter how high my blood pressure is? Is this something that I should monitor?
Lots of questions about blood pressure measurement. Let's talk about why it is important.
Tracy's story
Tracy is an advocate for the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women. Listen to her story, as a young women of 40, needing to go through heart surgery.
Are you having sleepless nights?
This blog is dedicated to those of you who experience sleepless nights on a regular basis. We call this insomnia and many of us experience this. Those of you that experience this frequently can find it to be debilitating.
If you suffer from insomnia there is help.
Go Red for Women - Green Bay Luncheon
The 2010 Green Bay Go Red for Women Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 5th at Oneida Gold and Country Club. Call 920-205-8717 for tickets!
March is DVT awareness month
Learn the facts about deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Almost anyone can get them. In most cases, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) develops in a person who has an inherited blood clotting disorder or other risk factor, and who experiences a triggering event. Are you at risk? Find out.....
