Last
night we had a small group of women, Janet, Martha, Dena Hobbs, Sue Schrieber,
Sallie Vandaele and myself. Our guest speaker, Dr. Richard P. Hayes, Rockford
Health Center, Heart & Vascular Center, was absolutely marvelous. And last
but not least, Whitney Martin and her cameraman.
Dr.
Hayes did an extensive talk on treating blood cholesterol to reduce
cardiovascular risks in woman. One of the amazing subjects was about ASCVD,
heart attacks and strokes are usually caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease. It develops due to a build-up of sticky cholesterol-rich plaque. Over
time, this plaque can harden and narrow the arteries.
We
talked about effective treatments on lowering blood cholesterol, statins,
aspirin, CRP, C - reactive protein levels, Ankle brachial index, the
broken-heart, signs of a heart attack and what diet is best. And we should all
be following a Mediterranean diet.
Dr.
Hayes is so personable and is up-to-date on the latest technology to treat
heart disease. I highly recommend him!
The
group provides us with wonderful healthy snacks of veggies, fruit, pretzels,
hummus coffee and water.
Thank
you again for another wonderful meeting.
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