Bahrain This Month - September 2020

Special heart checkup package - Consultation with Cardiologist - ECG + 2D echo - Tests for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Troponin I Are you at risk for Heart Disease? Too much cholesterol in your blood increases your risk. Get tested to learn your total cholesterol, good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides. High blood pressure greatly increases your risk. Get tested. Reduce your sodium intake. Stay active. Maintain a healthy weight. Sources: American Heart Association National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Smokers are up to 6 times more likely to su er heart attacks. Don’t smoke and, if you do, quit. Physical activity boosts your risk even if you have no other risk factors. Aim for 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Diabetes puts you at increased risk of heart disease. You can lower your risk by keeping your blood glucose close to the recommended target numbers. The higher your Body Mass Index (BMI), the higher your risk for heart disease. Maintain a healthy weight. www.bsh.com.bh 17812222 Don't wait. Check your Heart Health today! BD 20

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