Heart Disease Case

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. It is estimated that one in four women die from heart disease every year. Women are at a higher risk for heart disease than men because of a lack of knowledge and information. Women often feel the need to care for others before themselves and neglect their own health needs. As mothers, and sisters, and daughters it is important to protect our health for those that depend on us. Heart disease is preventable through knowledge and awareness and taking precautionary steps.

* Stanford University’s Heart Disease Prevention Program used a variety of social marketing concepts in its multi-media campaign, and demonstrated long term changes in hard to change social habits such as diet and exercise.

Individuals from Jersey City aged 65 years and older are more likely to die from heart diseases such as heart attacks, stroke and hypertension in comparison to all New Jersey residents ("Stats," 2013). These are the leading cause of death in the United States that can be prevented by controlling or preventing modifiable risk factors such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, poor diet and physical inactivity, overweight and obesity ("Healthy People," n.d.). Heart diseases are among of the many known health problems that are needed to be addressed in the Jersey City community ("Stats," 2013). Healthy people 2020 goal is to prevent, detect and treat the risk factors that are associated with heart attack and stroke ("Healthy People," n.d.). And by early detection, heart diseases can be treated and repeated cardiovascular events can be prevented ("Healthy People," n.d.).

The right ventricle fills up  tricuspid valve closes  right ventricle contracts  pulmonary valve opens  the blood flows into the pulmonary artery  pulmonary valve closes  pulmonary artery splits into two vessels each going to the lungs.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women and the leading cause of death in African-American women.1 African-American women have higher rates of heart disease with earlier onset and more severe complications than women from other ethnicities. A common strategy to address the increase incidence of heart disease in African-American females is by changing their behavioral attitudes towards diet and physical activity. The Heart Truth, a science-based health education program launched in 2002, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, helps increase awareness about heart disease and its risk factors in women.2 It also aims at educating and motivating the women to take action

Our streets are plagued with billboards promoting health and more often than not are showcasing men or make the men look fitter. Healthier and stronger than women. However I find this advertising displeasing and offensive. Health promotion should illustrate equality in order to promote healthy living and exercise for genders and motivate

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the commonest heart disease in the United States1. Approximately, 29% of patients with Myocardial Infarction ( MI ) present with ST- elevation Myocardial Infarction ( STEMI )2. STEMI is the result of complete occlusion of a major epicardial coronary artery due to thrombus formation. STEMI from a small coronary artery presenting as substantial EKG abnormalities similar to occlusion of a major artery and hemodynamic instability is a rare entity. The epidemiology, typical clinical presentation, outcomes, and optimal management in this group of patients are not sufficiently known.

Clever’s Newspaper article opens with the common stereotype of someone who has a heart attack, a middle-aged workaholic man who is a little paunchy. Little do some know, heart disease isn’t just a man’s disease. More than one in five women have a form of heart or blood disease. When a woman reaches the age of 65, there is a one in three chance she will develop cardiovascular disease. The main argument of the article, said by Dr. Ted E. Garrett a cardiothoracic surgeon at the St. Louis Heart Institute, is that heart disease kills more women than all types of cancer, accidents, and diabetes combined. In the news article, the main point is that heart disease isn’t just a man’s disease. Symptoms of heart disease in women are different than in men,

The following stakeholders in this campaign include county health executive, Susan, the major health system’s emergency services director, Dr. Matt, coordinator of public relations, Marjorie, the director of the university extension office on public welfare, Dave from Catholic Charities, Maria of Lutheran Social Services, and John from the Free Clinic. Together they work together to implement the finest marketing campaign for the young women and children. The first step would be to obtain sponsorships from local hospitals, doctor’s office, and other healthcare businesses, that are willing to donate money or their healthcare expertise in return for recognition through a sponsorship program. Not only would the healthcare be free for these women,

Briefly explain your public health message and justify why you believe it would promote change within your target audience

This research question is important in this program because it will help determine whether this cardiovascular program has increased the capacity to address heart disease, change mindsets, and to reach goals of the cardiovascular program. In this program we are devoted to prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases through professional education and research for clinicians, providers, and patients.

Our goal is to decrease the percentage of the population that suffers from heart disease from 50% to 25%. This is due to the extreme preventability of most of the cases of heart disease. Controlling heart disease will increase the length and quality of human life for all. Money spent on treatment of heart disease by patients and hospitals will also decrease. We will do this through the implementation of FitBits and fitness trackers to interest kids in schools into their health. These will be given out by schools to select students and be kept on record to avoid theft and hold people responsible to their loss and damage. We will also implement targeted advertisements to as well interest and educate kids, teens, and young adults on their health.

The leading cause of death among women is heart disease. Even though there have been increased awareness over the last ten years, only 54% of women acknowledge that heart disease is their number 1 killer (WISEWOMAN, 2015). Almost two-thirds of the women who die suddenly of heart disease have no previous symptoms, even if a woman shows no signs or symptoms, they may still be at risk (Nichols, H., 2015). Woman can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by educating themselves on the knowledge, skills and opportunities that are available. The WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for WOMen Across the Nation) program is a program funded by the government to certain states to provide low-income, underinsured, or uninsured 40-65 year-old women with the information, and services and to improve their diet, physical activity, and other life habits to prevent, or control

Schneider reviews American Heart Association spokeswomen, Nieca Goldberg. Goldberg warns that heart disease is the greatest threat among women. She stresses that women must be proactive in their own health, because many physicians don’t recognize women’s heart disease is different than men. The main point is that Schneider highlights what Goldberg emphasizes in her article; women should recognize heart disease symptoms. Goldberg suggests women should use the Mediterranean diet, moderate exercise, and stress management. The article mainly focuses on prevention and warning signs. Schneider highly recommended Goldberg’s writing.

Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the United States of America. It’s important to have a heart protection strategy, especially as you get older. It should include exercise and a healthy diet, plus supplements for heart health as needed. Know your cholesterol, blood pressure and ideal weight. Lower risk factors and prevent early disability, illness or even death from heart disease. And although you can't help heredity, you can certainly be aware of any risk factors that may have been passed down through your family tree. After following the steps in this assignments all of the supplements I would recommend along with the information I have given you here are proven to help in preventing heart health. Most can be safely taken in combination.