WOMEN’S HEART CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH’S

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A member of the St. Joseph's Healthcare System

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

703 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07503

224 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470

The Women's Heart Center at St. Joseph's is located at:

? A Complete Medical History ? A Complete Family History ? Physical Exam ? Blood Pressure Testing ? Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Testing ? Waist, Hip, Neck Measurements,

Waist to Hip Ratio, Weight, Body Mass Index and Body Fat Analysis ? Ankle Brachial Index

Educational Programs

The Advanced Practice Nurses from The Women's Heart Center offer educational presentations to increase women's awareness of their risk factors for heart disease and stroke, provide strategies to reduce risk, describe the signs of a heart attack and stroke and explain the variety of diagnostic and treatment options available. Educational programs are available to women's clubs and organizations, corporate and business groups, faith-based, educational and community organizations. If you are interested in scheduling a Women's Heart Center educational program, please call 973.754.2868.

WELCOME TO THE WOMEN'S HEART CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH'S

The Women's Heart Center at St. Joseph's offers women of all ages a coordinated approach to promoting their heart health and reducing their risk for heart disease and stroke. SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S HEART CENTER The Women's Heart Center offers advanced diagnostic and treatment resources for all women who realize that while

heart disease is their number one health risk, they can also minimize this risk through early identification and treatment. The Women's Heart Center advanced practice nurse provides a 45-minute comprehensive screening that evaluates a woman's risk factors for heart disease and stroke and includes the following: ? A Complete Medical History ? A Complete Family History ? Physical Exam ? Blood Pressure Testing ? Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Testing ? Waist, Hip, Neck Measurements, Waist to Hip Ratio, Weight, Body Mass Index and Body Fat Analysis ? Ankle Brachial Index SCREENING RESULTS Following the screening, the advanced practice nurse discusses the physical examination and test results. Each woman will be given an individualized treatment plan that may include recommendations for additional cardiac testing.

Please Call 973.754.2600 Do you know your risk factors

for heart disease and stroke?

A member of

Paterson - Wayne



To schedule a Comprehensive Cardiac Evaluation, please call 973.754.2600.

RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE AND STROKE

? Age ? Family History ? Race or Ethnicity ? Smoking ? Diabetes ? Metabolic Syndrome ? High Blood Pressure ? Abnormal Cholesterol Levels ? Overweight and Obesity ? Physical Inactivity ? Stress ? Carotid Artery Disease

SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK

THE CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK ARE:

? Chest Pain ? Shortness of breath ? Sweating ? Nausea Although chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, women often experience vague chest discomfort frequently described as pressure, burning, tightness or an ache.

COMMON ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK IN WOMEN:

? Shortness of breath ? Unusual fatigue ? Weakness ? Dizziness ? Lightheadedness ? Shoulder Blade Pain ? Left arm discomfort/heaviness ? Vomiting ? Indigestion ? Cold Sweat ? Change in Migraine pattern, migraine with aura

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE, FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND EXPERIENCES ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE EATING Better food habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.

BE A GOOD LOSER Excess weight increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. To achieve steady weight loss, eat fewer calories each day and exercise at least 30 minutes 5 days a week or more and you'll get closer to your goal.

HAVE A YEARLY CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING Each year schedule an annual check-up. Have your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels checked. Know your numbers!

EXERCISE! Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.

To schedule a comprehensive cardiac risk assessment screening at The Women's Heart Center, please call 973.754.2600. Appointments are available at the Women's Heart Center at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson and St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital.

Who should undergo a comprehensive cardiac risk assessment screening at The Women's Heart Center?

? Pre/Peri/Post-menopausal women ? Women with diabetes or who have been

diagnosed with pre-diabetes ? Women who have borderline or

high blood pressure ? Women who have borderline or

high cholesterol ? Women with a family history of

heart disease ? Women who smoke ? Women who are overweight ? Women who have symptoms of

heart disease, including shortness of breath, palpitations or fatigue ? Women who are interested in starting an exercise program ? Women who are unsure of their risk factors for either heart disease, stroke or diabetes

DID YOU KNOW:

Every year, more women than men die of heart disease. Women are more likely to die after a stroke than men. Women are six times more likely to die of a heart attack than they are of breast cancer. 80 percent of heart attacks are preventable if risk factors are controlled.

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