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Healthy Heart Clinic Offers Critical Screening to Reduce Ris

Healthy Heart Clinic Offers Critical Screening to Reduce Ris Dates / Times 2017-03-08 to 2017-03-08 (10:00 to 13:00) Organization London Drugs - Brentwood Village Mall Type Single Day Community London Drugs, Brentwood Village Mall, 3630 Brentwood Road NWCalgary, ABT2L 1K8 Nine in ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. As part of Heart Month in Canada, London Drugs at Brentwood Village Mall is encouraging Calgarians to take preventative action by attending their Healthy Heart Clinic on Wednesday, March 8th from 10am to 1pm. Despite the fact that almost 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy behaviors, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women and the second leading cause of death among men in Canada. Research shows that nine in ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Many Canadians miss the signs of heart disease that often precede a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Prevention ultimately starts with knowing your risks as there are often no symptoms until the underlying disease has progressed. London Drugs' Healthy Heart Clinics involve a one-on-one 45 minute screening and evaluation with a Patient Care Pharmacist. They take a measurement of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, random glucose and blood pressure and assess risk factors such as family history, age, level of exercise, diet, smoking history and high blood pressure. Next they focus on minimizing these risks. This might include a discussion of changes to diet, fitness routines or lifestyle. Habits like eating healthy, being active and living smoke-free, have a big impact on health. The appointment is collaborative and customized for each patient and pharmacists can contact physicians to recommend further medical intervention or changes to medication. For more information about London Drugs' Healthy Heart Clinics or to book a clinic appointment visit: http://www.londondrugs.com/healthyheart A complete list of clinic dates, times and locations can be found here: https://pharmacy.londondrugs.com/pdf/Heart_Health_Clinics_2017.pdf . Event Details. Location: London Drugs, Brentwood Village Mall, 3630 Brentwood Road NW, Calgary