February is American Heart Month

Talk Plainly about Coronary Artery Disease

In just a few short pages, NHLBI’s new plain language overview of Coronary Artery Disease explains the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and gives an overview of who is at risk. Print and copy it. Email it. Refer to it. But whatever you do, get it to your patients this month.

Get it now at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html

Share Practical Tips on Avoiding Coronary Artery Disease

Remind your patients at risk that they can reduce their risk of CAD by lowering high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

High Blood Cholesterol - What You Need to Know

Find out what cholesterol numbers mean and what treatment a doctor may prescribe to help lower cholesterol. Includes a tool to estimate the risk for having a heart attack, and outlines ways to reduce risk.

Give them a reminder every time they open their wallet or purse.

Download this "I can do it!" message in a handy card style that helps patients monitor their blood pressure readings, remember to take their medications, and keep up the lifestyle changes that will help lower their blood pressure. Remind patients that they are the key to controlling their own blood pressure.

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