American Heart Month

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A special little boy named Ari was diagnosed with this disease when he was 18 weeks old...still within his moms uterus. Ari was a fighter and a good one too. Before Ari was even born he had to undergo Balloon Valvuloplasty. This is a surgery where they inflate a balloon in your..

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She received a stent as well as a balloon pump and spent time in the ICU. Through diet and exercise she became healthier and was able to go back to being herself.

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A young woman was on her morning run when she was feeling chest pains. After her run she was still having symptoms of a heart attack and decided to go to the hospital. When she arrived she got in and checked in but then went into sudden cardiac death they revived her.

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Short term. Can be fatal if not treated quickly.

There are more than 3 million cases per year.

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Heart Attack: a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle

Signs/Symptoms:
pain in the chest,arm, jaw, etc.
dizziness
clammy skin
cold sweat
shortness of breath
palpitations

Treatment: depends on severity
lifestyle changes
meds
stents
bypass surgery

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Doctors scheduled test to see if they could help Millie and after tests showing that her arteries were blocked she was scheduled for an angioplasty. After her surgery she watched her diet and made staying active a priority. READ HER STORY HERE
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A woman named Millie shared her story with us and said that during a fun filled weekend with her daughter she had a crushing feeling in her chest and a shortness of breath. In her own words she “just felt lousy”. She went to the hospital where she was diagnosed with CAD.

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This develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, nutrients, and oxygen become damaged. This can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and even heart attacks.

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One heart disease affecting millions of Americans is Coronary artery disease. This is caused when damage is done to the heart’s major blood vessels.

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Not to mention you can always sign up to be an organ donor! Over 3,000 people are awaiting a heart transplant currently...you could save a persons life one day!

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A 70 year old retired male accountant from California he had a rough time with his pericarditis. He went into the dr for a routine check up when they discovered his disease. After a few surgeries and a lot of medicine they sorted out his pericarditis and he is now doing well!

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Pericarditis: a swelling and irritation of the membrane surrounding the heart.

Signs/Symptoms:
•pain in chest
•fatigue
•fever
•chest tightness
•shortness of breath

Treatment:
Medicines: anti-inflams or Non-steroidal anti-inflams

Treatable and short term :)

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Early diagnosis and treatment can often lead to recovery, but long term complications may occur.

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Rick a 47 year old male was effected by DVT. He found out he had DVT after rolling his ankle playing tennis. After weeks of the swelling not going down Rick went back to his doctor and they discovered is DVT and they were able to do a procedure to save him from a negative outcome

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Treatment can be anything from blood thinning medications or surgery to filter the blood or the removal of an area of the veins effected by clotting.

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Signs/Symptoms:
•coughing up blood
•rapid breathing
•chest pain
•coughing
•dizziness
•irregular heartbeat

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Venous Thromboembolism: blood clots in the veins
Types:
1.Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT)-blood clot in the deep vein, ususally occurs in the leg but can also occur in any vein
2. Pulmonary Embolism-when a DVT breaks away from the vein wall and travels to the lungs blocking blood flow

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If you are diagnosed with Pericarditis the doctor may advise you to rest or prescribe over the counter medicine to help reduce pain or inflammation. If complications occur, you will need a pericardiocentesis. This procedure removes excess fluid from the pericardium.

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Signs and Symptoms:
•Sharp, stabbing chest pain
•Fatigue
•Fever
•Chest Tightness
•Shortness if breath

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Pericarditis: It is a swelling and irritation of the thin saclike membrane surrounding the ❤️

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enough. He passed away at the age of 5, but made an impact on so many. Ari’s story can be read more in depth at https://t.co/3hVnqiv6Pi. But make sure you have your tissues beside you when you partake in the adventure of Ari’s story.