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Chapter NEWS/EVENTS

Our next monthly membership meeting will be Tuesday March 21, 1pm@ BP Conference Center ANC

1.  Our guest speaker this month will discuss recovery after an event.   

2.  Join us and bring a friend or caregiver


3. Please donate to Mended Hearts when filling out your PFD in 2023! Thank you in advance and be assured all $$ stays in AK to assist heart patients and their caregivers!

 


Heart Attack Symptoms

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

Chest discomfort that feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath, heartburn, cold sweats, nausea, lightheadedness, or anxiety. 

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

What can you do--or stop doing--to stave off heart disease? Stop Smoking; Reduce High Blood Cholesterol; Reduce High Blood Pressure; Physical Inactivity; Control Weight and Obesity; Prevent Type 2 Diabetes


Depression

Risk Factors that Can be Changed

Medication Adherence

Depression is actually a fairly common condition among heart patients. Depression isn't a character flaw , nor is it something you can shake off or snap out of.  it's a serious condition that requires medical care.  

 

Medication Adherence

Medication Adherence

Medication Adherence

It's estimated that over 100,000 people die each year because they fail to take their medications as prescribed. If you feel the medications are not right for you consult your medical staff. 

Diet

Medication Adherence

Get Involved

You most likely will need to change your diet after a heart event. More fruits and vegetables are always a good choice to consider. Talk with your medical staff to determine what is right for you. 

Get Involved

Medication Adherence

Get Involved

A recent study indicated heart patients who became involved in a volunteer  program recovered more quickly and were less likely to have a recurring event.  Join us at Mended Hearts-Anchorage and learn how to give back to the community. 

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