Heart
disease in the number one cause of death in American women. More than 500,000 women die from heart disease in the United States each year; almost twice as many women as breast, lung, ovarian and uterine cancers combined. The America Heart Association has called heart disease in women the "silent epidemic" because most Americans are still not aware of how common heart disease is in women. At LifeBridge Health, we understand the unique aspects of heart disease in women. LifeBridge Health Women's Heart Program is designed to help women understand the risks for heart disease and learn how to minimize them.
You'll meet with a health care professional to identify possible
cardiovascular risk factors as well as potential health issues that could affect
your cardiovascular health.
The heart screening includes:
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Heart health risk assessment
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Cholesterol testing
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Glucose testing
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Blood pressure
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Body composition analysis
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Brief counseling
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One-month free membership for the LifeBridge Health
& Fitness Wellness Program
Whether your assessment findings are low, moderate or high risk, we offer you the very latest information on prevention and intervention to help you maintain optimal cardiovascular health.
If your results require it, or if you want to take a more proactive role in your health care, we can help identify lifestyle changes to enhance your wellbeing. If needed, we can also recommend a cardiologist, specially trained in women's heart health. Health and lifestyle classes are also available through LifeBridge Health & Fitness.
For more information please call 410-601-WELL (9355).
Women's Heart Center Screening Locations:
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 West Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
- Northwest Hospital Center 5401 Old Court Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
If you desire additional up-to-date information regarding this medical condition, please visit Medem, a health publication sponsored by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
