Astria Health | Valley Health | Issue 1, 2018

ASTRIA.HEALTH • ISSUE 1, 2018 5 CALL 911 IF YOU’RE HAVING SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK. Your heart is in good hands Astria Heart Institute provides a full com- plement of cardiac services, including the Valley’s only open-heart surgery and elective angioplasty, state-of-the-art technology in the catheterization lab, and multiple heart and vas- cular rehabilitation services. The Astria Heart Institute provides one of only two single-stay cardiac units in the state of Washington and is a Level I Cardiac Center with Level III Chest Pain Accreditation, Level II Stroke Center, and a Level III trauma designation. World-class heart care close to home Located at 110 S. Ninth Ave. Call 509.574.4433 . Sources: American Heart Association; National Institutes of Health Body: breaking out in a cold sweat; fatigue or weakness Shoulders or arms: pain or discomfort in one or both Stomach: pain or discomfort; nausea; vomiting Back: pain or discomfort Neck or jaw: pain or discomfort Head: dizziness; light- headedness Lungs: shortness of breath; coughing Chest: pain or discomfort Learn to spot symptoms of a heart attack You could have one ormore of these: 8 Learn about medication options Statin drugs can lower cholesterol, and they’ve been shown to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor may suggest taking a statin regularly if, for instance, you’re at high risk of having a heart attack over the next 10 years. “Taking one baby aspirin a day is another effective approach, and may prevent 50 percent of heart attacks,” says John Adan, MD. “Aspirin thins the blood, so don’t start this therapy without consulting with your doctor.” John Adan, MD Cardiologist, Adult Even one step forward is a move in the right direction on your journey! Knowledge is power