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KNOW YOUR NUMBERS WITH THE AHA

We all know how much horsepower our beloved collector vehicle has, what the tire pressure is, and how many smiles
per mile we get, but what about your heart health numbers like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose or BMI?
Knowing your numbers is essential to leading a healthy life, as these numbers can indicate severe underlying health
issues, even if you aren’t experiencing any symptoms.
These are the key screening tests for monitoring cardiovascular health:

BLOOD PRESSURE Knowing your numbers is essential to lowering the risk
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is essential, of cardiovascular disease. The only way to know them is
because the higher your blood pressure is, the higher to be tested. Having less-than-ideal test results doesn’t
your chances of health issues. Left undetected or mean you’re destined to develop severe cardiovascular
uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, disease, however. According to the AHA, it means you’re
vision loss, heart failure and heart attack, among other in a position to begin positively changing your health.
severe life-changing and life-threatening conditions. We encourage you to schedule “routine maintenance”
The best way to know if you have high blood pressure? for your cardiovascular system – just as you would your
Know your numbers and have your blood pressure collector vehicle – and help slam the brakes on heart
checked regularly. disease and stroke.

CHOLESTEROL
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk
factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and
stroke. That’s why the AHA says it’s essential to have your
cholesterol tested so that you can know your numbers.
BLOOD GLUCOSE
High blood glucose, or blood sugar, can also increase
the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other
serious health complications like diabetes. The AHA
says nearly 33 million American adults have Type 2
diabetes and many don’t know it. If it is left untreated,
diabetes can cause many health complications. That’s
why it’s crucial to know your numbers and to see a
healthcare professional regularly for screenings.
BODY WEIGHT
Lastly, Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a measurement
that may tell you and your doctor whether you’re at
a healthy body weight and composition. Per the AHA,
being obese puts you at higher risk for developing
heart disease, stroke, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart
failure and more.

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