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This guide from Men's Health Network shares helpful information about cardiovascular disease and different heart diseases, how to team up with your health care team, and ways to help loved ones build heart healthy habits. https://bit.ly/3xdv5nJ #MensHealthMonth #MHM2021

Did you know that there are 3 main types of stroke? The type of stroke a person has affects their treatment and recovery. Learn more about ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attack. https://bit.ly/3uiX9W1 #StrokeMonth

A healthy lifestyle can help keep your blood cholesterol in a healthy range and lower your risk of #HeartDisease and #stroke. You can prevent high cholesterol by maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular physical activity, and limiting alcohol. Learn more ways to prevent high blood cholesterol. https://bit.ly/3idggxk

As a 29-year-old new mother, Brooke wasn’t expecting to have a stroke. Luckily, a family member recognized the signs of stroke and called 9-1-1 right away. Read more about Brooke’s story and how you can prevent stroke. http://bit.ly/2ExuXYl #StrokeMonth

In 2020, Million Hearts recognized 15 Hypertension Control Champions for achieving blood pressure control in at least 80% of their patients with high blood pressure. Read more about the strategies our #HTNControlChamps used. You can also watch a replay of our Champions virtual event! https://bit.ly/3x2pPUb

High blood pressure happens in 1 in every 12 to 17 pregnancies among women ages 20 to 44 in the United States. For #WorldPreeclampsiaDay, learn more about pregnancy and high blood pressure. Preeclampsia can be dangerous for both mom and baby. http://bit.ly/2Lk8qhk

About 7 out of 10 cardiac arrests happen at home. If you see a cardiac arrest happen, call 9-1-1 and perform CPR until medical help arrives. Learn more about CPR and how to be prepared. https://bit.ly/3c7aJoo #CPRAEDAwarenessWeek

While 39-year-old Prince was playing basketball, he had a stroke. He survived because his friends called 9-1-1 right away. Learn more about his story and how uncontrolled high blood pressure played a part in his stroke. http://bit.ly/2DpMDGg #StrokeMonth

Cardiac rehabilitation is important for anyone recovering from a #HeartAttack, heart failure, or other heart problem. Find out how cardiac rehab can help heal your heart. https://bit.ly/35v1USh #CRSavesLives

May is #HighBloodPressureMonth! Millions of people have high blood pressure and don't know it. Write down your blood pressure numbers each time you have it checked and talk with your doctor about what they mean for you. Use The Heart Truth's tracker. https://bit.ly/3xWVrvG

The New York Paul Coverdell Program partnered with the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to reduce stroke deaths by improving patient care. Teams identified key data that emergency medical services should collect and report to the emergency room before stroke patients arrive at the hospital. Read more about how they worked to reduce stroke death rates. https://bit.ly/3ehZURP #StrokeMonth #EMSWeek