05/13/2026
It’s so important to become familiar with the warning signs when it comes to our heart health. During Stroke Awareness Month, it’s a great reminder for all of us to pay attention to the early warning signs and take them seriously.
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Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure kill more than 20.5 million people every year. We're sharing our resources, tips, and risk factors. 80% of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) are preventable. According to deputyheartattack.acc.org, about 750,000 people in the U.S. have heart attacks each year. Of those, about 116,000 will die.
Discuss these general risk factors with your primary care provider:
1. Chest pain, pressure, burning, aching or tightness – which may come and go
2. A family history of cardiovascular disease
3. High blood pressure
4. Overweight or obese
5. Sedentary lifestyle
6. Using to***co products
7. Metabolic disease, diabetes, or other illnesses
8. For women, it can also include birth control pills, a history of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or having a low-birth-weight baby.
The Prefontaine Cardiovascular Center provides the same level of quality care as provided in much larger cities. The center offers advanced care for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart disease, hypertension, vascular disease, and more. The center is staffed by a dedicated and diverse group of healthcare professionals whose primary goal is to improve heart health, stay up to date on the latest advances in cardiovascular care and save lives. Learn more about our services at https://bayareahospital.org/care-services/prefontaine-cardiovascular-center/
How are you taking steps to care for your heart? Let us know in the comments below!